# Pubu vs Readmoo 看書

The clearest difference is monetization model: Readmoo 看書 at free with in-app purchases against Pubu's subscription. Readmoo 看書 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (53% vs 32%). Pubu's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pubu sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Readmoo 看書 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readmoo 看書 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readmoo 看書 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Pubu's written reviews are positive against 53% of Readmoo 看書's.

Pubu ships an update monthly, Readmoo 看書 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pubu | Readmoo 看書 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubu/id475671800/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readmoo/id942389748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 159 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NUAZURE Innovative Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381468347) | [eCrowdmedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/942389747) |

## What reviewers say

### Pubu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubu/id475671800)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All You Can Read for one month | $4.99 | per month |
| Homer Romance Novels one month | $6.99 | per month |
| All You Can Read for 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| All You Can Read for 6 months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| All You Can Read for one year | $44.99 | per year |
| Homer Romance Novels one year | $69.99 | per year |
| Manager Today Channel | $75.99 | per year |
| Master 60 for one year | $84.99 | per year |
| iGold 360 | $12.99 | one-time |
| iGold 530 | $18.99 | one-time |
| iGold 1030 | $36.99 | one-time |
| iGold 2090 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and stable
- 📚 Lots of books and magazines
- 👍 Convenient for carrying books
- 👍 Good customer service
- 👍 Nice app design for reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Cannot read purchased books
- 🐛 Videos not playing
- 🐛 Difficult to make purchases
- 🐛 Login issues after registration

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases gone, cannot read
- Videos not playing after update
- Login failed after registration
- Cannot cancel subscriptions
- Pastes clipboard on opening

**Requested features**

- Improve dark mode functionality
- Add English version or translation
- Support iPhone X display
- Add more books and magazines
- Improve search accuracy


### Readmoo 看書

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readmoo/id942389748)

Access a vast library of traditional Chinese e-books and audiobooks. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with features like offline access, cloud syncing, customizable text, and annotation tools. Track your reading progress and share favorite quotes.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Cloud sync, Vertical/horizontal text switch, Multiple font options, Adjustable line height, Highlighting and notes, Bookmarks, Color scheme options, Unlimited reading/listening, Reading achievements

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 愛犢幣 210 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 愛犢幣 360 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 愛犢幣 690 | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth app performance
- 💡 Customizable display options
- 🌟 Excellent traditional Chinese book selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy UI and navigation issues
- 💸 Expensive book pricing
- 📥 Inability to purchase books in-app
- 🤖 Lack of advanced text-to-speech features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access account
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between books
- Errors when trying to download or access purchased books

**Requested features**

- Add simple/traditional Chinese switching
- Improve in-app purchase functionality
- Implement advanced text-to-speech capabilities
- Optimize app for iPad and larger screens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pubu free?

Pubu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Readmoo 看書 free?

Readmoo 看書 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pubu or Readmoo 看書?

Readmoo 看書 is rated higher. Pubu averages 4.4 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Readmoo 看書 averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pubu or Readmoo 看書 have ads?

Neither Pubu nor Readmoo 看書 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pubu or Readmoo 看書?

Pubu ships an update monthly, and Readmoo 看書 fortnightly. Most recently, Pubu was updated on September 17, 2026 and Readmoo 看書 on September 24, 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.*