# Yomu EBook Reader vs ChapterUp

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Yomu EBook Reader at 1.6K against ChapterUp's 1. Yomu EBook Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ChapterUp's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yomu EBook Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ChapterUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChapterUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yomu EBook Reader | ChapterUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomu-ebook-reader/id562211012/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterup/id6789378041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beat Raess](https://appshunter.io/developer/381075846) | [Kenan Baltaci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841770624) |

## 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


### ChapterUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterup/id6789378041)

This app tracks your reading sessions, awarding XP and ranks based on logged time. Build a daily habit with goal rings and streaks, and view detailed reading statistics. It also offers a library of public domain classics within the app.

**Highlights:** Session timer for logging reading time, Daily goal rings and streaks, XP and rank progression system, Detailed reading statistics, In-app library of public domain classics, Genre-based book discovery, Customizable immersive themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChapterUp Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ChapterUp Pro — Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yomu EBook Reader free?

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

### Is ChapterUp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yomu EBook Reader or ChapterUp?

ChapterUp is rated higher. Yomu EBook Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while ChapterUp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yomu EBook Reader or ChapterUp have ads?

Neither Yomu EBook Reader nor ChapterUp shows ads.

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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.*