# Yomu EBook Reader vs MapleRead CE

The clearest difference is price: Yomu EBook Reader at Free against MapleRead CE's $6.99. Yomu EBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 13) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). MapleRead CE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Yomu EBook Reader is free to download; MapleRead CE costs $6.99 up front. Yomu EBook Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MapleRead CE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yomu EBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yomu EBook Reader has 1.6K ratings behind it against 13, 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 79% of MapleRead CE's.

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, MapleRead CE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yomu EBook Reader | MapleRead CE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yomu-ebook-reader/id562211012/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-ce/id860180350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| 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+ | 17+ |
| 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 CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-ce/id860180350)

This app offers an immersive EPUB reading experience with customizable audio-visual features. It allows users to personalize book styles, generate audiobooks, and sync progress across devices. It also functions as a powerful library management tool for organizing and accessing your book collection.

**Highlights:** Customizable EPUB reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (sync audio/text), Library management and organization, Cross-device sync, User-defined customization options

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gratuity | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yomu EBook Reader free?

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

### Is MapleRead CE free?

MapleRead CE costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yomu EBook Reader or MapleRead CE?

Yomu EBook Reader is rated higher. Yomu EBook Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while MapleRead CE averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

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

Neither Yomu EBook Reader nor MapleRead CE shows ads.

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

Yomu EBook Reader ships an update monthly, and MapleRead CE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Yomu EBook Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and MapleRead CE on October 8, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*