Comparison

Yomu EBook Reader vs EPUB Reader for Watch

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

EPUB Reader for Watch

This app allows you to read EPUB and TXT books directly on your smartwatch. It features speed reading modes like RSVP and adjustable word-per-minute settings, as well as a traditional multi-line view. Import books from a companion iPhone app and sync chapters for on-the-go reading.

Highlights
  • Import EPUB and TXT files
  • Sync chapters to Apple Watch
  • RSVP speed reading mode
  • Adjustable reading speed (5-200 WPM)
  • Multi-Line reading mode
  • Resume reading progress
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Read EPUB and TXT books on your smart Watch with focused, high-speed reading modes. EPUB Reader for Watch is a companion reading app that helps you read faster and stay focused. Use RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation), also called one-word or word-by-word speed reading, to reduce eye movement and keep your place. Set your pace from 5 to 200 WPM, or switch to Multi-Line mode for a more traditional reading view. Features: • Import EPUB and TXT from the iPhone companion app • Sync selected chapters to Apple Watch • RSVP / One-Word mode for speed reading and focus reading • Adjustable reading speed controls (5–200 WPM) • Multi-Line reading mode • Resume progress where you left off • Light and dark themes Limitations: Encrypted/password-protected files are not supported. Very large or complex files may fail to import or sync. Keep iPhone and Apple Watch nearby while syncing. watchOS controls screen sleep; apps cannot keep the display always on. Subscription pricing and terms: EPUB Reader for Apple Watch offers two auto-renewing subscriptions: • Monthly Premium • Yearly Premium Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in App Store account settings. Read the Terms and Conditions: https://www.onebiteapps.com/home/terms-and-conditions Read the Privacy Policy: https://www.onebiteapps.com/home/privacy-policy Read Apple’s Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yomu EBook Reader4 screens
EPUB Reader for Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yomu EBook Reader at 4.8 against EPUB Reader for Watch's 4.0. Yomu EBook Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). EPUB Reader for Watch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 EPUB Reader for Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yomu EBook Reader has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, EPUB Reader for Watch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yomu EBook Reader versus EPUB Reader for Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYomu EBook ReaderEPUB Reader for Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeat RaessOne Bite Apps Inc.

Customer experience

Yomu EBook Reader

All ratings1,609 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews752 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.0%

EPUB Reader for Watch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

EPUB Reader for Watch

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
2 purchases

EPUB Reader for Watch

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Yomu EBook Reader free?
Yomu EBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EPUB Reader for Watch free?
EPUB Reader for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yomu EBook Reader or EPUB Reader for Watch?
Yomu EBook Reader is rated higher. Yomu EBook Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while EPUB Reader for Watch averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Yomu EBook Reader or EPUB Reader for Watch have ads?
EPUB Reader for Watch shows ads; Yomu EBook Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Yomu EBook Reader or EPUB Reader for Watch?
Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, and EPUB Reader for Watch weekly. Most recently, Yomu EBook Reader was updated on October 21, 2026 and EPUB Reader for Watch on October 10, 2026.

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