# eReader™ vs MapleRead CX

The clearest difference is rating: MapleRead CX at 3.4 against eReader™'s 2.3. MapleRead CX also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 23%). eReader™'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eReader™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MapleRead CX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapleRead CX holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of eReader™'s written reviews are positive against 62% of MapleRead CX's.

eReader™ ships an update every 2 months, MapleRead CX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eReader™ | MapleRead CX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader/id528007394/reviews) | **[3.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-cx/id1128582526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 22.8% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 87 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [世木 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/528007397) | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) |

## What reviewers say

### eReader™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader/id528007394)

This app is a versatile mobile reading software that supports a wide range of file formats, including documents, images, and even audio/video. It offers a customizable TXT reading experience with font adjustments, bookmarks, and chapter management, along with robust PDF support. Files can be easily uploaded via Wi-Fi or iTunes, and the app provides powerful bookshelf management.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple file formats (PDF, TXT, Office, images, audio/video), Customizable TXT reading experience, Advanced PDF support with zoom and bookmarks, Wi-Fi and iTunes file upload, Powerful bookshelf management, Rar Zip file decompression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### MapleRead CX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-cx/id1128582526)

This app offers a unique audio-visual reading experience for EPUB ebooks. Customize book styles, generate pseudo audiobooks with various voices, and enjoy immersive reading with synchronized audio and text. It also functions as a powerful library management tool with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual EPUB reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (sync audio/text), Customizable book styles and themes, Word lookup and translation, Library management and organization, User-defined fonts and highlight colors

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eReader™ free?

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

### Is MapleRead CX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eReader™ or MapleRead CX?

MapleRead CX is rated higher. eReader™ averages 2.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while MapleRead CX averages 3.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do eReader™ or MapleRead CX have ads?

Neither eReader™ nor MapleRead CX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eReader™ or MapleRead CX?

eReader™ ships an update every 2 months, and MapleRead CX every 5 weeks. Most recently, eReader™ was updated on October 8, 2026 and MapleRead CX on October 5, 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.*