Comparison

Yomu EBook Reader vs Bookov

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

Bookov

This app allows you to import and read your own EPUB, FB2, and PDF books with customizable typography and themes. It also offers AI-powered summaries, quote saving, and a distraction-free reading experience, prioritizing user privacy and data ownership.

Highlights
  • Import EPUB, FB2, PDF files
  • Customizable reading experience
  • AI-powered book summaries
  • Save quotes and notes
  • Organize books into custom shelves
  • Privacy-focused, local data storage
Features
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Bookov is reading app designed for book lovers who want to own their personal collection, not rent it. Import your EPUB, FB2, and PDF books to read with beautiful typography, or discover new titles to add to your wishlist. Or add them manually. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY • Add any book to your library without purchasing or uploading • Create custom bookshelves organized by author, genre, or your own categories • Import your existing book files in EPUB, FB2, and PDF formats • Generate AI summaries for any book • All your data belongs to you - stored locally on your device BEAUTIFUL READING EXPERIENCE • Choose from 8 carefully selected fonts: PT Serif, Inter, Spectral, IBM Plex Sans, and more • Customize margins, line spacing, and text size for perfect readability & aesthetics • 4 color themes: White, Sepia, Gray, and Dark mode • Smart pagination that perfectly fills every page AI-POWERED SUMMARIES • Generate AI summaries of any book in your library • Choose your style: quick overview, deep analysis, or key ideas • Customize language and format to match your preferences SAVE QUOTES & NOTES • Highlight and save quotes as you read • Add your thoughts to quotes • Access all your saved quotes in one place DESIGNED FOR READERS • Lightning-fast performance on books of any size • Resumes exactly where you left off • Seamless page turning with natural gestures • Clean, distraction-free interface that gets out of your way PRIVACY & OWNERSHIP • No tracking, no ads • Your books and data stay on your device • We believe in "file over app" philosophy • You own your library, not us BUILT FOR iOS Native iOS app crafted specifically for iPhone. No web wrappers, no compromises - just a premium reading experience that feels right at home on your device. --- Perfect for readers who want: - Complete control over their book collection - Professional typography and reading experience - Privacy and data ownership - Support for multiple book formats - Beautiful, customizable interface Download Bookov and start building the personal library you've always wanted. BOOKOV PRO Bookov Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. It unlocks your full reading history and statistics, the premium app icons, and 30 AI credits every month. • Bookov Pro Monthly — US$6.99 per month • Bookov Pro Annual — US$49.99 per year Prices may vary by region. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends, and the subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://web.bookov.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Yomu EBook Reader4 screens
Bookov4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookov at every 4 days against Yomu EBook Reader's monthly. Bookov also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 Bookov sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, Bookov every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yomu EBook Reader versus Bookov: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYomu EBook ReaderBookov
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB110 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeat RaessKirill Oleinichenko

Customer experience

Yomu EBook Reader

All ratings1,625 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews755 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.0%

Bookov

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Bookov

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yomu EBook Reader

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

Bookov

Subscriptions2
  • Bookov Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Bookov Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • 10 AI Credits$0.99
  • 50 AI Credits$2.99
  • Supporter$4.99
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  • 250 AI Credits$9.99
  • Believer$19.99
  • 1000 AI Credits$29.99
  • Evangelist$49.99

Questions

Is Yomu EBook Reader free?
Yomu EBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookov free?
Bookov is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yomu EBook Reader or Bookov have ads?
Neither Yomu EBook Reader nor Bookov shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yomu EBook Reader or Bookov?
Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, and Bookov every 4 days. Most recently, Yomu EBook Reader was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bookov on October 24, 2026.

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