Comparison

eReader™ vs Yomu EBook Reader

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

Head to head
About

eReader™

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
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eReader is a mobile reading software that powerful and easy to use. 1. Supports multiple file formats eReader not only supports massive PDF and TXT files, but also handles the most popular file types: • MS Office - .doc, .ppt., .xls • iWork ’08/’09 • HTML and Safari web archives • High resolution images • Rar Zip file Decompression • Even audio and video! 2. The best TXT text reading experience Provide a simple, elegant flip. You can change Font size and Font type. Brightness,Background selection. Bookmark to add, delete, edit, fast-forward text, TXT text Chapter cut and save; 3.PDF Support PDF catalog, bookmarks, preview, fast forward, zoom! 4. Supports WiFi upload. Not only support add file to the iOS devices through itunes,But also through the Browser on PC. 5. The Powerful Bookshelf Management In the bookshelf, you can find any local files and manage it(delete,move,category) Note: users of older versions, please do not upgrade directly backup your books, remove the old version and reinstall!

About

Yomu EBook Reader

An independent ebook reader designed for distraction-free reading with customizable styles and layouts. Supports a wide range of formats and offers robust library management features. Cloud synchronization is available for pro users.

Highlights
  • Customizable reading styles and themes
  • Supports EPUB, MOBI, Kindle, CBZ, CBR, PDF
  • Dynamic text and margin adjustment
  • Library organization with folders and tags
  • Cloud synchronization for books and annotations (Pro)
  • Text highlighting and note-taking
  • Widgets for quick access to books and quotes
Features
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Yomu is an independent reader for book lovers. Yomu’s design is carefully crafted for ebooks and offers custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. Designed to let you focus on reading, Yomu has no unnecessary preferences. Just open a book and start reading. Yomu’s fluid layout dynamically adjusts all text properties and margins depending on your preferred styles and device, giving you an optimal reading experience. FORMATS Yomu supports standard ebooks without digital rights management. Supported formats: - EPub (.epub) - Mobi (.mobi, .prc) - Kindle (.azw, .azw3, .kf8) - Comics (.cbz, .cbr) - PDF (.pdf) Choose free books from publishers such as Standard Ebooks or Project Gutenberg. Download ebooks directly from your browser or copy files from other apps. Import files with iCloud Drive, iTunes File Sharing, or from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, OPDS and Calibre. READER The reader's design is carefully crafted for ebooks and offers custom styles for better readability. Choose your favorite theme font (Lato, Georgia, Lexend, OpenDyslexic, ...), reader mode (day, sepia, grey, black, ...), select a preset or custom font size, content layout (page, scroll) and many more options. All settings can be saved as your personal default for each book. Swipe or tap to go to the next page. You can also use the book's content outline or table of contents to navigate to another chapter. While reading EPub, Mobi and Kindle books, select text to take notes or highlight favorite sections. Create bookmarks or search inside ebooks to quickly find anything you are looking for. LIBRARY Organise your books in an easy to use library. Manage your library by creating folders or tags to organize your books. Sort your collection either by title, author, series, recently read or drag and drop for a custom order. You can edit a document's title, author, summary, cover or any other meta data. Save or export your books with all information and annotations in text, markdown or json format. CLOUD Yomu's Cloud Library (pro only) stores your books and annotations securely in Apple's iCloud. Keep all your ebooks safe and at hand on whatever device. Every time you change something on one device, it's synced to all your other devices. Always have the latest version, when you start reading on your iPad and continue on your iPhone on the go. Please note that you need to be signed in on your device with the same Apple ID on all platforms. WIDGETS See your recently read books or highlighted quotes. Yomu includes widgets to quickly view and open your books and quotes. Add a widget from the gallery and choose a list from the options. Tap on an entry to continue reading where you left off. YOMU PRO Yomu is free to use and includes all basic features. Every ebook format, theme or setting is available and lets you try out the unrestricted reader. However, the free version has some limitations and does not include certain features. Upgrade to Yomu Pro to get: - Cloud Library: Store and sync your library with Apple’s iCloud. - Unlimited Documents: No limit on the number of documents. - No Advertisement: Free version can display ads. Yomu is an independent app, your purchase supports the further development. When you buy an in-app purchase, you are doing so through Apple’s App Store and agree to their terms and conditions. Payments will be charged to the credit card of your Apple account. SERVICE Yomu is available for iPhone, iPad and Mac. In contrast to other apps, Yomu does not collect or sell any personal information. And it keeps your data private. Terms of Service: https://www.yomu-reader.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.yomu-reader.com/privacy/ Support: https://www.yomu-reader.com/support/

Screenshots

eReader™4 screens
Yomu EBook Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yomu EBook Reader at 80% against eReader™'s 23%. Yomu EBook Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 29). eReader™'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. eReader™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yomu EBook Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yomu EBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yomu EBook Reader has 1.6K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of eReader™'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Yomu EBook Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eReader™ ships an update every 2 months, Yomu EBook Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eReader™ versus Yomu EBook Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereReader™Yomu EBook Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (29 ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings291.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer世木 林Beat Raess

Customer experience

eReader™

All ratings29 ratings
Positive31.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.2%

Yomu EBook Reader

All ratings1,609 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews751 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

eReader™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Yomu EBook Reader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior when swiping to turn pages
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Formatting problems with certain ebook files

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for text-to-speech
  • Improve PDF handling with annotation and text selection
  • Implement nested folder structure for better organization
  • Expand font and theme customization options
  • Introduce a continuous scrolling mode
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  • Add a more prominent 'return to last read position' feature

In-app purchases

1 purchases

eReader™

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
2 purchases

Yomu EBook Reader

One-time2
  • Yomu Pro$7.99
  • Yomu Pro (Karma)$12.99

Questions

Is eReader™ free?
eReader™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yomu EBook Reader free?
Yomu EBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eReader™ or Yomu EBook Reader?
Yomu EBook Reader is rated higher. eReader™ averages 2.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Yomu EBook Reader averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.
Do eReader™ or Yomu EBook Reader have ads?
Neither eReader™ nor Yomu EBook Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eReader™ or Yomu EBook Reader?
eReader™ ships an update every 2 months, and Yomu EBook Reader monthly. Most recently, eReader™ was updated on October 8, 2026 and Yomu EBook Reader on October 16, 2026.

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