# Yomu EBook Reader vs MapleRead CX

The clearest difference is rating: Yomu EBook Reader at 4.8 against MapleRead CX's 3.4. Yomu EBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 24) and review sentiment (80% vs 62%). MapleRead CX's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Yomu EBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yomu EBook Reader has 1.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Yomu EBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 62% of MapleRead CX's.

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, MapleRead CX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yomu EBook Reader | MapleRead CX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomu-ebook-reader/id562211012/reviews)** | [3.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-cx/id1128582526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 60 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beat Raess](https://appshunter.io/developer/381075846) | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) |

## What reviewers say

### Yomu EBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomu-ebook-reader/id562211012)

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:** Family Sharing, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yomu Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yomu Pro (Karma) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable reading experience
- 📚 Supports wide range of file formats
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices
- 🔒 No DRM or subscription issues
- 🗂️ Effective organization with folders and tags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs with highlighting and page turning
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 📚 Lack of nested folders for better organization
- 🔧 Some customization options could be improved
- 🖼️ Thumbnails/cover art could be larger

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 Yomu EBook Reader free?

Yomu EBook Reader 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, Yomu EBook Reader or MapleRead CX?

Yomu EBook Reader is rated higher. Yomu EBook Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while MapleRead CX averages 3.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do Yomu EBook Reader or MapleRead CX have ads?

Neither Yomu EBook Reader nor MapleRead CX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yomu EBook Reader or MapleRead CX?

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, and MapleRead CX every 2 months. Most recently, Yomu EBook Reader was updated on September 22, 2026 and MapleRead CX on September 8, 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.*