# ereader vs BookShelves eBook Reader

The clearest difference is rating: ereader at 5.0 against BookShelves eBook Reader's 3.8. ereader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.4). BookShelves eBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookShelves eBook Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ereader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ereader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookShelves eBook Reader has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ereader | BookShelves eBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader/id6471573036/reviews)** | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 17.4 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [PIN YI LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684456043) | [CPE Verm. GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863249600) |

## What reviewers say

### ereader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader/id6471573036)

Organize and read EPUB, PDF, and TXT files from your device. Features include an offline dictionary, word flashcards, customizable reading settings, and text-to-speech functionality.

**Highlights:** Supports local EPUB, PDF, TXT files, Offline dictionary lookup, Word flashcard review, Customizable reading interface, Bookmark and note-taking, Multi-language text-to-speech

**In-app purchases:** none


### BookShelves eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973)

This app allows you to read EPUB, PDF, and comic books with access to over 1.5 million free public domain books. Organize your library, customize your reading experience with multiple themes and fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** 1.5 million+ free books, EPUB, PDF, and comic reader, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud sync across devices, Smart library management, Highlighting and note-taking, Export highlights

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ereader free?

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

### Is BookShelves eBook Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ereader or BookShelves eBook Reader?

ereader is rated higher. ereader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BookShelves eBook Reader averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.

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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.*