Comparison

E vs ePub Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

E

This application serves as an ebook reader for purchased and borrowed EPUB files, including those with DRM encryption. It offers access to free ebooks via Bluetooth in specific locations and tracks reading behavior to encourage longer reading sessions.

Highlights
  • Read EPUB files with DRM
  • Access purchased ebooks
  • Borrow ebooks from digital libraries
  • Discover free ebooks via Bluetooth
  • Reading behavior analytics
  • Large ebook store access
Features
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This app is the ebook reader for E-Sentral, which allows users to read EPUB files with DRM encryption. The E-Sentral ebook reader allow users to read ebooks purchased from E-Sentral website and ebooks borrowed from digital library websites powered by E-Sentral. The E-Sentral reader also features Beacon library, which provides readers access to free ebooks in certain locations via Bluetooth with one single click. The E-Sentral application also features a reading analytic tracker which gives personal analytical profiling on user's reading behaviour to encourage long form reading. E-Sentral ebook store is the largest ebook store in South East Asia with more than 400,000 ebooks ranging a variety of international authors and publishers from South East Asia and all over the world. Visit our website for more information.

About

ePub Reader

An intuitive e-book reader supporting EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX. Customize fonts, text size, and themes. The Pro version offers night mode, unlimited books, and easier importing.

Highlights
  • Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOCX
  • Customizable font, size, and themes
  • Night mode (Pro version)
  • Unlimited book additions (Pro version)
  • Wi-Fi, iTunes, and app importing (Pro version)
  • Recently opened books access
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Our application is an intuitive e-book reader designed to make managing your digital library and reading experience effortless. It supports popular formats such as EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX, allowing you to add up to five books in the free version. The app offers personalized reading options including the choice of font, text size, and color themes, with several font styles and color schemes to suit your preferences. You can also easily access up to five recently opened books, making it convenient to switch between titles. For users seeking enhanced features, the Pro version of our application unlocks a night mode for comfortable reading in low light, advanced font size customization, and support for additional file formats. The Pro upgrade also removes the limit on the number of books you can add, allowing unlimited additions to your library. It offers extended personalization options for reading, along with unlimited access to your recently opened books. Moreover, the Pro version simplifies book importing through multiple methods including Wi-Fi transfer, browsing, iTunes, and other apps, providing a seamless experience for building your collection. Whether you are a casual reader or a dedicated book lover, our application adapts to your needs with its smart and flexible features. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases. 1 week; Weekly $4.99, 1 month; Monthly - $12.99, 1 year; Yearly - $39.99, Lifetime - $59.99 You can cancel your subscription at any time. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KYfmS_3vwqqO-UvViYygPokPcRhqoyPqvzy10cr19vs/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

E4 screens
ePub Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E at 2.3 against ePub Reader's 1.0. E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). ePub Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ePub Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 4 weeks, ePub Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
E versus ePub Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEePub Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXentral MethodsJames Reed

Customer experience

E

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ePub Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ePub Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ePub Reader free?
ePub Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, E or ePub Reader?
E is rated higher. E averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ePub Reader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do E or ePub Reader have ads?
Neither E nor ePub Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or ePub Reader?
E ships an update every 4 weeks, and ePub Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on October 21, 2026 and ePub Reader on October 28, 2026.

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