# iBouquiniste vs PocketBook Reader

The clearest difference is price: PocketBook Reader at Free against iBouquiniste's $3.99. PocketBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 161) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). iBouquiniste's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

PocketBook Reader is free to download; iBouquiniste costs $3.99 up front. iBouquiniste sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and PocketBook Reader sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iBouquiniste holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 10K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iBouquiniste's written reviews are positive against 55% of PocketBook Reader's.

iBouquiniste ships an update every 4 weeks, PocketBook Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBouquiniste | PocketBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibouquiniste/id527050465/reviews)** | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 83 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sandr](https://appshunter.io/developer/485309164) | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) |

## What reviewers say

### iBouquiniste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibouquiniste/id527050465)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Storage of 1500 books for 1 month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Storage of 3000 books for 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Storage of 5000 books for 1 month | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100GB iBouquiniste Cloud Storage for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Storage of 1500 books for 1 year | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Storage of 3000 books for 1 year | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Storage of 5000 books for 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100GB iBouquiniste Cloud Storage for 1 year | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PocketBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 26 book and audio formats, PDF Reflow function, Text-to-speech engine, Cloud synchronization service, Customizable interface and reading settings, Adobe DRM support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class A) | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class B) | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.95 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class C) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.79 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.19 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class D) | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class Alt5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.39 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class F) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.89 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class G) | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.09 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.19 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.29 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.59 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.89 | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class J) | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 10.9 | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class L) | $10.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 13.9 | $11.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 12.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class N) | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class O) | $13.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 17.9 | $14.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $14.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class R) | $16.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class T) | $18.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class W) | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth scrolling
- 💡 Customizable settings (font, margin, etc.)
- 🔒 Supports DRM-protected content
- 👍 Intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🐛 Inconsistent page rendering
- 🐛 Buggy text highlighting and annotation
- 🐛 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library after login issues
- Inability to open DRM-protected PDFs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Text-to-speech voice quality issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books into custom folders
- Option to disable quick action zones
- Improved text-to-speech controls (seek, pause, etc.)
- Support for handwritten annotations with Apple Pencil
- Faster page turning and scrolling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBouquiniste free?

iBouquiniste costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBouquiniste or PocketBook Reader?

iBouquiniste is rated higher. iBouquiniste averages 4.7 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do iBouquiniste or PocketBook Reader have ads?

Neither iBouquiniste nor PocketBook Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBouquiniste or PocketBook Reader?

iBouquiniste ships an update every 4 weeks, and PocketBook Reader every 2 months. Most recently, iBouquiniste was updated on October 29, 2026 and PocketBook Reader on October 29, 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.*