# Bookshop.org vs eBooks.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookshop.org at 57% against eBooks.com's 0%. Bookshop.org also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bookshop.org holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshop.org has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Bookshop.org's written reviews are positive against 0% of eBooks.com's.

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, eBooks.com every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshop.org | eBooks.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-ebook-reader/id6465290096/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebookscom/id6474779702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | #195 |
| Size | 106 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bookshop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706515971) | [EBOOKS.COM PTY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/663571548) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshop.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-ebook-reader/id6465290096)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Read your ebooks and discover new titles while supporting independent bookstores. All ebook purchases made through this platform directly benefit local bookshops, ensuring their continued success in the digital age.

**Highlights:** Read ebooks from your library, Browse millions of ebooks, Add titles to wishlist, Support local bookstores with purchases, Connect seamlessly with Bookshop

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Great alternative to Amazon
- 👍 Supports local bookstores
- 👍 Clean and pleasing interface
- 👍 Solid app for a new release

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Formatting issues (lack of italics, poor paragraph spacing, etc.)
- 🐛 Buggy page turning and navigation
- 🔧 Limited customization options (fonts, themes, brightness, etc.)
- 🔧 Missing essential features (highlighting, note-taking, search, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to remember last page read
- Scrolling issues and unexpected page skipping
- Formatting problems (stripped italics, weird paragraph spacing)
- Settings not persisting between app sessions

**Requested features**

- More font and theme options
- Ability to adjust line spacing, margins, and other formatting
- Implement highlighting, annotation, and note-taking features
- Add search functionality
- Improve page turning and navigation


### eBooks.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebookscom/id6474779702)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access your purchased eBooks from eBooks.com on any device. Read offline, sync progress, and customize your reading experience with notes, highlights, and adjustable settings. Organize your library and enjoy accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Cross-device syncing, Highlighting and note-taking, Customizable reading settings, Library organization, Accessibility features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookshop.org free?

Bookshop.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eBooks.com free?

eBooks.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bookshop.org or eBooks.com?

Bookshop.org is rated higher. Bookshop.org averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while eBooks.com averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Bookshop.org or eBooks.com have ads?

Neither Bookshop.org nor eBooks.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookshop.org or eBooks.com?

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, and eBooks.com every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bookshop.org was updated on October 20, 2026 and eBooks.com on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bookshop.org or eBooks.com?

Bookshop.org currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and eBooks.com at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*