Comparison

RichBook vs True Epub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

RichBook

genuine double-page viewer

EPUB Document Reader

★ 5.03 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Reads PDF files
Supports zip and rar comic archives
Multi-device compatibility
Requires Bluetooth setting ON
Video tutorial available

Features

Read full description

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)

About

True Epub

This app allows you to easily open and read EPUB documents. Customize your reading experience by adjusting font size, adding highlights, and taking notes. Import files directly from your device or through the share menu.

Highlights

Open EPUB documents
Adjustable font size
Create highlights
Add notes
Import via Files app
Import via Share menu

Features

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True Epub is an EPUB reader built to help you open and read EPUB documents faster and more comfortably. Import EPUBs directly from the Files app using the in-app Open button, or add them via the Share menu. Adjust the font size for supplementary/reference content, create highlights and notes to capture what matters, and quickly revisit key parts later.

Screenshots

RichBook4 screens

True Epub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: True Epub at none against RichBook's 1. True Epub also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RichBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. True Epub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RichBook ships an update every 7 months, True Epub fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

RichBook versus True Epub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RichBook	True Epub
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	30.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	—	3 — better
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Fortnightly — 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 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	5 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	sorakaze Inc.	Byung-woo Hwang

Customer experience

RichBook

Written reviews10 reviews

Positive30.0%

Neutral60.0%

Negative10.0%

True Epub

All ratings3 ratings

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RichBook

One-time1

Remove Ad$9.99

None

True Epub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RichBook free?

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

Is True Epub free?

True Epub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do RichBook or True Epub have ads?

RichBook shows ads; True Epub does not.

Which is updated more often, RichBook or True Epub?

RichBook ships an update every 7 months, and True Epub fortnightly. Most recently, RichBook was updated on October 9, 2026 and True Epub on October 14, 2026.