# iBouquiniste Lite vs A FB2 Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A FB2 Reader at none against iBouquiniste Lite's 4. A FB2 Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). iBouquiniste Lite's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (49 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBouquiniste Lite sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. A FB2 Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

iBouquiniste Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBouquiniste Lite has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of iBouquiniste Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of A FB2 Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iBouquiniste Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, A FB2 Reader every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBouquiniste Lite | A FB2 Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibouquiniste-lite/id533413623/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-fb2-reader/id964428346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandr](https://appshunter.io/developer/485309164) | [Yuri Staloverov](https://appshunter.io/developer/845277613) |

## What reviewers say

### iBouquiniste Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibouquiniste-lite/id533413623)

This app offers a customizable ebook reading experience with support for multiple formats. Adjust fonts, indents, and paper types to mimic reading a physical book. Organize your library by author or recently opened books.

**Highlights:** Supports FB2, EPUB, PDF, DJVU, MOBI, CBR, CBZ, TXT, Adjustable fonts, paragraph indents, paper type, OPDS catalog support, Notes functionality, Send books via email, Author Library organization, Real page numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJVU Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| iBouquiniste Cloud Storage Basic | $1.99 | one-time |


### A FB2 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-fb2-reader/id964428346)

This free application allows you to read your favorite FB2 format ebooks on your iPad and iPhone. Easily import books from various sources, customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and color schemes, and navigate your library with ease.

**Highlights:** Read FB2 ebooks, Import from web, iTunes, and cloud drives, Adjustable fonts, spacing, and width, Three color schemes, Easy navigation and page turning, Sort books by various criteria, Book image gallery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBouquiniste Lite free?

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

### Is A FB2 Reader free?

A FB2 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBouquiniste Lite or A FB2 Reader?

iBouquiniste Lite is rated higher. iBouquiniste Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while A FB2 Reader averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do iBouquiniste Lite or A FB2 Reader have ads?

iBouquiniste Lite shows ads; A FB2 Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, iBouquiniste Lite or A FB2 Reader?

iBouquiniste Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and A FB2 Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, iBouquiniste Lite was updated on September 29, 2026 and A FB2 Reader on September 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.*