Comparison

iBouquiniste vs FBReader

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

Head to head
About

iBouquiniste

This app offers a highly customizable ebook reading experience, supporting a wide range of formats. It allows users to adjust fonts, paper types, and indents for a personalized feel, akin to reading a physical book. Features include note-taking, cloud synchronization, and organized libraries.

Highlights
  • Supports FB2, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, DJVU, CBR, CBZ, TXT
  • Adjustable fonts, spacing, margins, paper type
  • Author and Favorites Libraries
  • Cloud synchronization for books and reading progress
  • Note-taking and bookmarking
  • Real page numbers
Features
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iBouquiniste is an ebook reader like none you've seen before. This app supports FB2, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, DJVU, CBR, CBZ and TXT formats and offers adjustable fonts, paragraph indents, paper type and more. iBouquiniste gives you a reading experience that's as close as you can get to reading a real book, and it even lets you share your favorite books via email. Click "...More" to learn why you should download this App today! *** Featured In New and Newsworthy! *** Do you love to read? With iBouquiniste you'll take your favorite books wherever you go! iPad and iPhone book readers are a great innovation for busy book lovers, but they're still evolving. Some readers are so cluttered with settings and controls that you can barely read the text, while others are bare bones "What you see is what you get" style apps. iBouquiniste is a completely different reading experience. iBouquiniste Features Include: * Supports notes * Send books by email * Unique Author Library (each author on their own bookshelf) * View most recently opened books in the order you opened them * Real page numbers * Adjustable fonts, spacing, margins, book paper and more * Download books via iTunes or any app supporting file transfer (i.e. Mail or Safari) * OPDS catalogs support * iBouquiniste Cloud Storage for synchronisation (books, reading positions, citations and bookmarks) The interface is clean and easy to use. The only controls on the screen are the ones you absolutely need, but you have the control that you want to display your books exactly the way you want them. iBouquiniste supports FB2 formatted books, which is how most books are formatted. Other reader apps still don't do that. If you want an even more personal reading experience, that's not a problem. You control paragraph indentation, font face and size, margins and even the type of paper for the pages in your book. Where some apps offer sepia tones, iBouquiniste can display your book on realistic paper, with actual page numbers for each page! Tired of digging through your library to find a specific book? This app gives you several ways to find any book in your collection with just a few taps. Like other, similar apps, iBouquiniste includes a complete table of contents that lists every book you own. This is a great feature if you're not sure what you want to read; but if you have a lot of books, you might spend more time looking for something to read than actually reading! That's why this app also features a unique Author's Library and a Favorites Library. If you're in the mood to read a certain book from a particular novelist, you'll quickly find what you're looking for in the Author's Library. Each writer has their own shelf with all of their works that are in your collection. Have you ever put down a book with the idea that you would come back and finish it after you've read something else? Who hasn't done that? The problem is that when you're ready to go back and finish it, you sometimes can't remember the title of the book, or even the name of the author. Now that you have iBouquiniste, all you need to do is to sort your books with "Recent". This feature narrows your search by displaying the books in the order you opened them. Now you can get back to that unfinished book within just a few seconds of starting your search. Once you've finished it, why not share that novel with a friend? It's as easy as sending an email right from the app! Don't let your book reader decide how your books should look. Spend less time searching and more time reading. Download iBouquiniste now and have all of your books at your fingertips.

About

FBReader

A fast and versatile e-book reader supporting multiple formats like ePub, Kindle, and fb2. It offers cloud syncing for reading progress and a customizable interface. Upgrade to unlock unlimited library access and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Supports ePub, Kindle azw3, fb2, RTF, Word, HTML, and text
  • ePub3 and Readium LCP DRM support
  • Cloud syncing of library and reading positions
  • Customizable appearance and behavior options
  • Direct opening of downloaded files
  • Free version with library limits
Features
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FBReader is a fast and easy-to-use e-book reader for iPhone and iPad. It supports all major e-book formats, including ePub (with key ePub3 features), Kindle azw3, and fb2 (.zip). You can open both unprotected books and ePub files protected with Readium LCP DRM. FBReader also reads RTF, Word (.doc), HTML, and plain text, so you can keep all your books and documents in one place. Read anywhere and pick up right where you left off. FBReader can sync your library, reading positions, bookmarks, and more across devices using the FBReader Book Network, a cloud service powered by Google Drive. If you prefer managing files yourself, you can download books in your browser and open them directly with FBReader. A wide range of appearance and behavior options lets you customize the reading experience to match your preferences. Free version and upgrade options: • The free version allows up to 10 books in your library. • The built-in translation feature is disabled. Upgrade to the full version to remove these limits and enjoy the complete FBReader experience.

Screenshots

iBouquiniste3 screens
FBReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FBReader at Free against iBouquiniste's $3.99. iBouquiniste's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (77% vs 52%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

FBReader is free to download; iBouquiniste costs $3.99 up front. iBouquiniste sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and FBReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBouquiniste holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 128 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iBouquiniste's written reviews are positive against 52% of FBReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBouquiniste ships an update every 4 weeks, FBReader monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iBouquiniste versus FBReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBouquinisteFBReader
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (161 ratings) — better3.7 (128 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better52.5% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better128
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSandrFBReader.ORG Limited

Customer experience

iBouquiniste

All ratings161 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.0%

FBReader

All ratings128 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative25.8%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative33.5%

User reviews

iBouquiniste

From 161 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Realistic book-like reading experience
  • 🔍 Supports wide range of file formats
  • 🖍 Customizable reading settings
  • 🌙 Night mode and eye-friendly features
  • 📦 Cloud storage integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔖 Lack of advanced bookmarking/annotation features
  • 📚 Limited customization options for book shelves
  • 🔍 Inconsistent file format support
  • 🔄 Slow library loading on some devices

FBReader

From 128 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth reading experience
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Customizable font, margin, and layout options
  • 🔒 Secure syncing across devices
  • 🎨 Retro background textures

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔧 Lack of advanced organization features (folders, shelves)
  • 🚫 No PDF support
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and book discovery
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection

Bugs and requests

iBouquiniste

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Page number issues with some books
  • Corrupted book formatting
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Highlight and annotate text
  • Custom bookshelves and collections
  • Dictionary/translation integration
  • Improved iCloud/cloud sync
  • Faster library loading

FBReader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Syncing issues with Google Drive
  • Deletion of books from library
  • Formatting problems with large footnotes
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Vertical scrolling mode
  • Improved bookmark and annotation tools
  • Ability to add/change book covers
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Better library management (read/unread, collections)

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iBouquiniste

One-time8
  • Medium Storage of 1500 books for 1 month$0.99
  • Large Storage of 3000 books for 1 month$1.99
  • Extra Large Storage of 5000 books for 1 month$2.99
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  • 100GB iBouquiniste Cloud Storage for 1 month$3.99
  • Medium Storage of 1500 books for 1 year$5.99
  • Large Storage of 3000 books for 1 year$7.99
  • Extra Large Storage of 5000 books for 1 year$9.99
  • 100GB iBouquiniste Cloud Storage for 1 year$12.99
1 purchases

FBReader

One-time1
  • FBReader Full Edition2 variants$12.99

Questions

Is iBouquiniste free?
iBouquiniste costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FBReader free?
FBReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iBouquiniste or FBReader?
iBouquiniste is rated higher. iBouquiniste averages 4.7 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while FBReader averages 3.7 from 128 ratings.
Do iBouquiniste or FBReader have ads?
Neither iBouquiniste nor FBReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBouquiniste or FBReader?
iBouquiniste ships an update every 4 weeks, and FBReader monthly. Most recently, iBouquiniste was updated on October 20, 2026 and FBReader on October 20, 2026.

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