Comparison

RichBook vs ReadAura

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

Head to head
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
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RichBook is the book reader application with multiple devices. โ–  Requirement Bluetooth option in "Settings" App : ON โ–  How to use Please watch the video. http://youtu.be/ug7gc2naUGY โ–  Support file format - PDF - zip, rar (comic archive)

About

ReadAura

Features
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ReadAura helps you build a consistent reading habit. Add books, log the current page in seconds, keep your reading streak alive, and watch your 28-day heatmap fill up as you read. ReadAura is built for readers who want progress without social noise: - private book library; - fast current-page logging; - flexible library search, filters, and sorting; - System, Light, or Dark appearance; - optional ISBNs for your books; - portable export of your books, reading history, and available covers; - current and best reading streaks; - 28-day reading activity heatmap; - simple reading statistics; - local reading reminders; - optional book covers or clean placeholders; - no account required; - offline-first by design; - streak protection for one eligible missed reading day; - possible duplicate-book suggestions before adding another copy; - add books already in progress and decide whether existing pages count toward today; - celebrations for finished books and new personal streak records; - Aura Plus: browse weekly, monthly, and yearly reports, explore long-term reading habits and detailed 28-day activity, see your most-read author, and estimate finish dates from your recent pace; - Free: add up to 10 books. Aura Plus: unlimited books and personal reading insights. ReadAura is not a social network or a heavy book catalog. It is a simple, beautiful reading tracker for people who want to read more often and see their progress.

Screenshots

RichBook4 screens
ReadAura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ReadAura at none against RichBook's shown. ReadAura also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RichBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadAura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RichBook ships an update every 7 months, ReadAura every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
RichBook versus ReadAura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRichBookReadAura
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews30.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB135 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developersorakaze Inc.Oleh Vasylyshyn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RichBook

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$9.99
2 purchases

ReadAura

Subscriptions2
  • ReadAura Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReadAura Plus Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is RichBook free?
RichBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadAura free?
ReadAura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RichBook or ReadAura have ads?
RichBook shows ads; ReadAura does not.
Which is updated more often, RichBook or ReadAura?
RichBook ships an update every 7 months, and ReadAura every 10 days. Most recently, RichBook was updated on October 9, 2026 and ReadAura on October 8, 2026.

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