# Readwhere vs PocketBook Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PocketBook Reader at 4.5 against Readwhere's 1.0. PocketBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 1) and review sentiment (55% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readwhere sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and PocketBook Reader sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PocketBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Readwhere's written reviews are positive against 55% of PocketBook Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readwhere | PocketBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwhere-e-paper-and-magazines/id544688485/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#159** |
| Size | 35 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mediology Software Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/415229805) | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) |

## What reviewers say

### Readwhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwhere-e-paper-and-magazines/id544688485)

Access a vast library of newspapers, magazines, comics, and books for offline reading. Bookmark, clip, save, and share articles, and discover local news with location-based search. Enjoy content in various languages and popular publications.

**Highlights:** Offline reading downloads, Bookmark pages, Clip, save, and share articles, Clipbooks for curated news, Location-based newspaper search, Multi-language content, Wide selection of publications

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 40 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 130 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 240 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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 (41)**

| 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 | $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 Readwhere free?

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

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

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

PocketBook Reader is rated higher. Readwhere averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Readwhere or PocketBook Reader have ads?

Neither Readwhere nor PocketBook Reader shows ads.

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

Readwhere ships an update every 2 months, and PocketBook Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Readwhere was updated on October 24, 2026 and PocketBook Reader on October 24, 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.*