# BookRemote vs LinkViewer

The clearest difference is price: LinkViewer at Free against BookRemote's $3.99. BookRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

LinkViewer is free to download; BookRemote costs $3.99 up front. LinkViewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BookRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookRemote ships an update every 5 days, LinkViewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookRemote | LinkViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) | [JeongYun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850426276) |

## What reviewers say

### BookRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookremote/id6477322443)

Control your reading app remotely using Bluetooth. This utility allows page turning, brightness adjustment, and trackpad navigation for compatible reader applications on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth remote control, Page turning (next/previous), Brightness adjustment, Trackpad navigation, Supports iPhone and Apple Watch, Night mode/screen inversion

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### LinkViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkviewer-text-and-pdf-reader/id6760254716)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LinkViewer Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LinkViewer Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookRemote free?

BookRemote costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LinkViewer free?

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

### Do BookRemote or LinkViewer have ads?

LinkViewer shows ads; BookRemote does not.

### Which is updated more often, BookRemote or LinkViewer?

BookRemote ships an update every 5 days, and LinkViewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, BookRemote was updated on September 15, 2026 and LinkViewer on September 24, 2026.

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