Comparison

Pubu vs iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

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

Head to head
About

Pubu

Access a vast library of eBooks and videos from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Subscribe to read unlimited magazines, books, novels, and newspapers across multiple devices and browsers.

Highlights
  • Unlimited eBook and video access
  • Content from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia
  • Read on 4 mobile devices
  • Read on 3 browsers
  • Variety of genres: finance, fashion, leisure, learning
  • High-resolution original copies
Features
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Choose freely from books, magazines, and audiobooks, enjoy unlimited reading with All You Can Read or borrow from libraries on a per-loan basis—Pubu makes discovering, organizing, and enjoying books feel more personal. .Choose freely: Explore finance, fiction, comics, and everyday reads. Buy individual titles to keep or choose All You Can Read to suit your reading habits. .Read your way: Adjust the font and switch between horizontal and vertical layouts where supported by the EPUB book, making each page fit the way you like to read. .Keep your library organized: Use folders and subfolders for two-level organization. Arrange books by topic or preference so every title has its place. .Find books with less effort: Filter your library by book category, download status, or PDF and EPUB format, making a large collection easier to navigate. .Switch accounts in one tap: After adding a supported library account, switch freely between your personal and library accounts and enjoy their reading services. ■ All You Can Read eBook Subscription Plans: .1 Month USD 4.99 / 3 Months USD 14.99 / 6 Months USD 24.99 / 12 Months USD 44.99 ■ Service Information 1. This service uses automatic renewal. Your subscription renews automatically when the current subscription period ends. You can cancel the next renewal before the current period expires. 2. You can cancel your subscription using the settings and cancellation feature in the app. 3. Your subscription allows shared reading on 6 mobile devices using the same account. If you have already subscribed, you can restore your access to recover your subscription status. ■ Terms of Use https://www.pubu.com.tw/terms

About

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

Access and read a vast collection of e-books from public libraries on your mobile device. Borrow, download, and enjoy reading anytime, anywhere, with features like automatic returns and offline access. Supports multiple e-book formats.

Highlights
  • Free e-book borrowing and downloading
  • Cross-device reading support
  • Offline reading capability
  • Automatic e-book returns
  • Support for EPUB, PDF, and multimedia e-books
  • Bookmarking and annotation tools
  • Zoom and page navigation options
Features
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iLib Reader 是「國立公共資訊圖書館」電子書服務平台提供給讀者專用的電子書閱讀軟體,是全國第一個可免費借閱並下載圖書館電子書的行動閱讀軟體。 只要您擁有全國各縣市公共圖書館的借閱證,即可申請開通成為國資圖電子書服務平台的讀者,之後您可以不用親自到館 ,只要是有網路連線的地方,就可以下載國立公共資訊圖書館提供借閱的電子書。 國資圖電子書服務平台的借閱服務,提供跨載具的閱讀,當您在借閱電子書時,您可以選擇使用手機或平板來進行閱讀。 更方便的是您在下載完借閱的電子書後,不管是連線還是離線,不受網路的限制,只要 iLib Reader 在手,即可隨時享受行動閱讀的樂趣與便利性。 您甚至可以不用擔心逾期歸還的問題,當電子書的借閱期限到期後,iLib Reader 會自動歸還電子書;當然您也可以在期限到期前,主動歸還電子書,讓其他讀者可以提前借到您歸還的電子書。 iLib Reader 支援多種電子書格式的閱讀,包含多媒體電子書、PDF 與 EPUB 等格式,並提供多種分類、目錄選單、多媒體清單、縮圖預覽、直式單頁/橫式雙頁/流式閱讀、高解析度頁面縮放、多媒體互動感應、影音/幻燈片撥放、個人書籤、螢光筆/註記以及閱讀進度等貼心的閱讀功能。 會員登入與註冊申請,請到「國立公共資訊圖書館」電子書服務平台登入頁面。相關的申請流程,請參考會員註冊申請流程說明。 更多詳細的訊息,歡迎前往「國立公共資訊圖書館」電子書服務平台瞭解更多。 https://ebook.nlpi.edu.tw 地址:40246臺中市南區五權南路100號 電話: +886-4-22625100分機123 電子郵件:avedu@nlpi.edu.tw 本APP基於功能正常運行,需請您提供以下資訊並同意存取行動裝置以下權限,詳如說明: 1、帳號密碼:使用需以帳號密碼完成登入後方可使用,僅供電子書閱讀使用。 2、位置:顯示所在位置附近的圖書館 3、相機:掃描書籍ISBN找書或電子書QRCode進行借閱 4、手機狀態和識別碼:識別用,用於限制同一帳密能登入之裝置數量 5、儲存空間:儲存所下載的電子書物件 6、其他:  完整網路存取權:接收資料  接收網路資料:接收資料  查看網路連線,WLAN連線:確認網路使否正常連線  控制震動:以振動方式通知  防止裝置進入休眠狀態:使用期間防止斷線

Screenshots

Pubu4 screens
iLib Reader 國資圖電子書4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pubu at 4.4 against iLib Reader 國資圖電子書's 2.3. Pubu also leads on ratings volume (200 vs 3). iLib Reader 國資圖電子書's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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. Pubu sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pubu holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pubu has 200 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Pubu's written reviews are positive against 38% of iLib Reader 國資圖電子書's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pubu versus iLib Reader 國資圖電子書: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPubuiLib Reader 國資圖電子書
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (200 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews37.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB151 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNUAZURE Innovative Technology Co., LtdNational Library of Public Information

Customer experience

Pubu

All ratings200 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative55.9%

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral28.3%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

Pubu

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Purchases gone, cannot read
  • Videos not playing after update
  • Login failed after registration
  • Cannot cancel subscriptions
  • Pastes clipboard on opening
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  • Cannot view videos or photos after purchase
  • App crashes when loading videos
  • Photos turn black when viewed individually
  • Downloaded videos not playing
  • Cannot play ePub videos
  • Subscription not recognized
  • Downloads fail frequently
  • Cannot open preview video on some magazines
  • Cannot read purchased magazines, blank pages
  • Video does not play on iPhone
  • App crashes frequently, cannot read purchased books
  • App crashes on startup
  • App exits frequently
  • Cannot download books
  • Cannot use app without internet
  • App crashes immediately after opening
  • App crashes all the time, cannot open books
  • App drains battery
  • Infinite login loop with FB account

Requested features

11 requests
  • Improve dark mode functionality
  • Add English version or translation
  • Support iPhone X display
  • Add more books and magazines
  • Improve search accuracy
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  • Allow horizontal reading on tablets
  • Improve formatting on web version
  • Add more payment options for Japan
  • Allow users to easily re-install purchased books
  • Make purchase history clearer with images
  • Allow users to cancel subscriptions easily

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Pubu

Subscriptions8
  • All You Can Read for one month$4.991 Month
  • Homer Romance Novels one month$6.991 Month
  • All You Can Read for 3 months$14.993 Months
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  • All You Can Read for 6 months$24.996 Months
  • All You Can Read for one year$44.991 Year
  • Homer Romance Novels one year$69.991 Year
  • Manager Today Channel$75.991 Year
  • Master 60 for one year$84.991 Year
One-time4
  • iGold 360$12.99
  • iGold 530$18.99
  • iGold 1030$36.99
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  • iGold 2090$74.99
None

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pubu free?
Pubu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 free?
iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pubu or iLib Reader 國資圖電子書?
Pubu is rated higher. Pubu averages 4.4 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Pubu or iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 have ads?
Neither Pubu nor iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pubu or iLib Reader 國資圖電子書?
Pubu ships an update monthly, and iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 monthly. Most recently, Pubu was updated on October 14, 2026 and iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 on October 10, 2026.

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