# eBooks.com vs Readest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readest at 84% against eBooks.com's 0%. Readest also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (185 vs 7). eBooks.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. eBooks.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

Readest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 185 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of eBooks.com's written reviews are positive against 84% of Readest's.

eBooks.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Readest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eBooks.com | Readest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebookscom/id6474779702/reviews) | **[4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EBOOKS.COM PTY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/663571548) | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) |

## What reviewers say

### eBooks.com

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

**Currently charting:** #209 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


### Readest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779)

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

**Highlights:** OPDS Online Libraries, Calibre Integration, Sync Across Devices, Bookshelf Management, Customizable Reading Modes, Multi-Book View, Advanced Annotations & Highlights

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 GB | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 GB | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Customization | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eBooks.com free?

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

### Is Readest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eBooks.com or Readest?

Readest is rated higher. eBooks.com averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Readest averages 4.5 from 185 ratings.

### Do eBooks.com or Readest have ads?

Neither eBooks.com nor Readest shows ads.

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

eBooks.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Readest fortnightly. Most recently, eBooks.com was updated on October 9, 2026 and Readest on October 14, 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.*