# Deutsche Bücher vs PocketBook Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deutsche Bücher at none against PocketBook Reader's 56. Deutsche Bücher also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). PocketBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 39) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketBook Reader sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Deutsche Bücher asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deutsche Bücher holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 9.8K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Deutsche Bücher's written reviews are positive against 55% of PocketBook Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deutsche Bücher | PocketBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deutsche-bucher/id638502325/reviews)** | [4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 198 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AppTsar](https://appshunter.io/developer/556360686) | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) |

## What reviewers say

### Deutsche Bücher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deutsche-bucher/id638502325)

Access a vast collection of German literary and philosophical works, including novels, poems, and historical documents. Features a unique lector function for those short on time. All content is available without additional fees or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of German literary works, Includes novels, poems, philosophy, and historical documents, Lector function for audio summaries, No in-app purchases or subscriptions, Content spans from 8th century to Weimar Republic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PocketBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 26 book and audio formats, PDF Reflow function, Text-to-speech engine, Cloud synchronization service, Customizable interface and reading settings, Adobe DRM support

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

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class A) | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class B) | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.95 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class C) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.79 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.19 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class D) | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class Alt5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.39 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class F) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.89 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class G) | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.09 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.19 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.29 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.59 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.89 | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class J) | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class L) | $10.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 13.9 | $11.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 12.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class N) | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class O) | $13.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 17.9 | $14.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $14.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class R) | $16.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class T) | $18.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class W) | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth scrolling
- 💡 Customizable settings (font, margin, etc.)
- 🔒 Supports DRM-protected content
- 👍 Intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🐛 Inconsistent page rendering
- 🐛 Buggy text highlighting and annotation
- 🐛 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library after login issues
- Inability to open DRM-protected PDFs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Text-to-speech voice quality issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books into custom folders
- Option to disable quick action zones
- Improved text-to-speech controls (seek, pause, etc.)
- Support for handwritten annotations with Apple Pencil
- Faster page turning and scrolling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deutsche Bücher free?

Deutsche Bücher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deutsche Bücher or PocketBook Reader?

Deutsche Bücher is rated higher. Deutsche Bücher averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Deutsche Bücher or PocketBook Reader have ads?

Neither Deutsche Bücher nor PocketBook Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deutsche Bücher or PocketBook Reader?

Deutsche Bücher ships an update every 2 months, and PocketBook Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Deutsche Bücher was updated on October 6, 2026 and PocketBook Reader on October 18, 2026.

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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.*