RichBook vs HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RichBook
This application allows users to read books and comic archives on multiple devices. It supports PDF files and compressed comic archives like zip and rar. A Bluetooth option in settings is required for use.
- Reads PDF files
- Supports zip and rar comic archives
- Multi-device compatibility
- Requires Bluetooth setting ON
- Video tutorial available
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RichBook is the book reader application with multiple devices. ■ Requirement Bluetooth option in "Settings" App : ON ■ How to use Please watch the video. http://youtu.be/ug7gc2naUGY ■ Support file format - PDF - zip, rar (comic archive)
HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader
This application allows users to read EPUB3 and EPUB2 ebook files with advanced CSS styling support. It offers easy book management from various cloud services and email, along with customizable reading settings. The reader is designed for all screen sizes and orientations.
- Reflowable EPUB3/EPUB2 support
- Advanced CSS styling
- Cloud service integration (Dropbox, email)
- RTL language support
- Interactive SVG and JavaScript
- Customizable reading settings
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Helicon Books EPUB3 Reader for iOS, with direct connection to online eBook stores. This new reader supports Reflowable EPUB3 and EPUB2 files with limited support for fixed layout. Helicon Books EPUB3 Reader emphasizes advanced technologies as well as ease of use. Full support for CSS styling in books (ignored by many other readers), Easy to add new books sent directly from stores or from email messages or Cloud services such as Dropbox. Supports the following main features: * RTL languages including page progression * User interface in English/Hebrew translatable to any other language * Full support of CSS styling for reflowable ebooks. * SVG (scalable vector graphics) and interactive SVG * JavaScript support * Footnotes handling * Bookshelf * Table of contents * Settings: font size, line spacing, background * Built to support all screen sizes and orientations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader at none against RichBook's 1. HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. RichBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
RichBook ships an update every 7 months, HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RichBook | HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | sorakaze Inc. | Helicon Books |
Customer experience
RichBook
HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader
In-app purchases
RichBook
- Remove Ad$9.99
HBreader EPUBCLOUD reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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