Comparison

Yomu EBook Reader vs PureLibro

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

Head to head
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/

About

PureLibro

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for various digital book and comic formats. It features AI-powered image enhancement, cloud synchronization, extensive customization options, and robust privacy controls. Enjoy hands-free reading and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR and more
  • AI-powered image enhancement for comics
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Hands-free auto reading mode
  • Extensive customization of fonts, layout, and appearance
  • Advanced privacy features with password and Face ID
  • Detailed reading statistics and library management
Features
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PureLibro is a multi-format reader for novels, comics, PDFs, local files, and remote libraries. Feature Highlights. Everything is designed for better reading. 1. Rich format support: supports popular formats including TXT, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, CBZ, CBR, PDF, ZIP, and RAR (DRM-free files only). 2. Comic reader: supports ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and CBR comic archives. PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files can also be switched to comic mode with one tap, making it ideal for comics, art books, and image-rich content. 3. Remote library streaming reading (comic mode): supports remote libraries such as SMB, OPDS and WebDAV. On servers that support streaming access, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, and PDF files can be opened without fully downloading them first, saving local storage space. 4. AI-based image enhancement: supports Waifu2x / Anime4K to improve comic image quality (comic mode only). 5. iCloud sync: keeps reading progress and book data consistent across your devices. 6. Data backup: package your reading data with one tap and save it to cloud drives or other storage locations for extra peace of mind. 7. TXT file editing: edit TXT content directly for easier reading and organization. 8. Multiple import methods: import books via WebDAV, cloud drives, Wi-Fi transfer, iCloud, and more. 9. Auto reading: free your hands and make long reading sessions more comfortable. 10. Personalized layout: customize character spacing, paragraph layout, background images, and text colors to create your own reading style. 11. Eye-friendly reading: supports dark mode, page curl, slide, scrolling, and other reading modes, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. 12. Privacy protection: supports password, gesture, and Face ID unlock, and allows you to encrypt or hide books to protect your personal reading space. 13. Reading statistics: records reading duration, frequency, progress, and more to help you understand your reading habits. 14. Flexible book management: supports custom groups, title editing, and sorting for a clearer library. 15. Custom covers: customize covers for TXT and other books to make your bookshelf look better. 16. Automatic chapter detection: TXT novels can also be divided into chapters with one tap, improving the long-form reading experience. 17. Multiple font options: use system fonts or import custom fonts. 18. Multiple listening voices: supports system text-to-speech and Alibaba Cloud speech synthesis, with multiple voices to choose from. -- Pro benefits: After subscribing to Pro, you can use all Pro advanced features during the service period and remove all ads. -- Monthly subscription (1 month), quarterly subscription (3 months), and yearly subscription (1 year) are auto-renewable subscriptions. -- The actual product price applies. The purchase price will be charged in your local currency according to the current exchange rate defined by iTunes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. 【Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Auto-Renewable Subscription Services】 -- If you subscribe to the monthly, quarterly, or yearly auto-renewable service, you authorize Window Reading to charge your iTunes account (the “Account”) for the next billing cycle of the Pro service within 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. If the charge fails due to insufficient account balance, Window Reading reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Pro service without further notice. -- To cancel an active auto-renewable subscription, go to “Settings” on your iOS device → “iTunes Store & App Store” → select “Apple ID” → tap “View Apple ID” → tap “Subscriptions” on the account settings page → cancel the subscription. -- Privacy Policy: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/Privacy.md -- Terms of Service and Auto-Renewal Terms: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/serviceForMembers.md Icon Design Studying icons created by Freepik - Flaticon

Screenshots

Yomu EBook Reader4 screens
PureLibro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PureLibro at every 10 days against Yomu EBook Reader's monthly. PureLibro also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). Yomu EBook Reader's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 362). On price, review sentiment, 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. Yomu EBook Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 362 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Yomu EBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 77% of PureLibro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, PureLibro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yomu EBook Reader versus PureLibro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYomu EBook ReaderPureLibro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (362 ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better362
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeat Raess添欢 谢

Customer experience

Yomu EBook Reader

All ratings1,609 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative13.2%

PureLibro

All ratings362 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral11.2%
Negative11.8%

User reviews

Yomu EBook Reader

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

PureLibro

From 362 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent rendering and image quality
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Supports a variety of file formats
  • 💡 Customizable reading experience
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some issues with text formatting and italics
  • 💡 Lack of multi-device sync and progress tracking
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 💡 Limited font and theme customization options
  • 🐛 Localization problems with menus and settings

Bugs and 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

PureLibro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
  • Issues with loading and rendering large books or comics
  • Problems with the reliability of the built-in web browser
  • Bugs related to the iCloud sync and backup functionality

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for more text-to-speech options
  • Implement bulk import and management of books
  • Introduce multi-device sync and reading progress tracking
  • Expand font and theme customization capabilities
  • Improve localization and translation of the app
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  • Add support for OPDS and other external library sources
  • Implement a more robust and user-friendly TXT file handling

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yomu EBook Reader

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

PureLibro

Subscriptions3
  • 1 monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • 3 monthly subscription$1.993 Months
  • yearly subscription$5.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Special Offer$12.99
  • Unlock Pro Version$12.99
  • Unlock Pro Version$19.99

Questions

Is Yomu EBook Reader free?
Yomu EBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureLibro free?
PureLibro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yomu EBook Reader or PureLibro?
Yomu EBook Reader is rated higher. Yomu EBook Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PureLibro averages 4.6 from 362 ratings.
Do Yomu EBook Reader or PureLibro have ads?
Neither Yomu EBook Reader nor PureLibro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yomu EBook Reader or PureLibro?
Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, and PureLibro every 10 days. Most recently, Yomu EBook Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and PureLibro on September 26, 2026.

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