# E vs ePub Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | ePub Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sentral/id464707103/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xentral Methods](https://appshunter.io/developer/464707106) | [James Reed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826542240) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sentral/id464707103)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ePub Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*