Comparison

csBooks vs Everbound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

csBooks

This app allows users to read and manage ePub and PDF books from their device. It offers features like automatic thumbnail generation, reading progress tracking, customizable text size, and multiple themes for a comfortable reading experience.

Highlights
  • Read ePub and PDF files
  • Manage book library
  • Auto book thumbnail generation
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Customizable text size and font
  • 8 stylish reading themes
  • Cloud storage and desktop sync
Features
Read full description

Read ePub, PDF, MOBI, Docx, CBZ, CBR, DJVU and MOBI book files with csBooks – the best ebook reader and digital library manager for iPhone and iPad. Import, organize, and read books offline with our all-in-one book reader app. The #1 ebook reader app for offline and online reading: ePub reader & ePub viewer PDF reader & PDF viewer MOBI reader & MOBI viewer CBZ comic book reader Word document reader (DOCX) Book Reader Features: ePub reader with adjustable fonts, text size & 8 reading themes PDF reader with page progress tracking & navigation MOBI ebook reader for Kindle-format files Comic book reader for CBZ files Book library manager with card view & list view Auto-generated book cover thumbnails Reading progress tracker Cloud sync & cloud backup for your ebook library Offline reading – read books without internet Import ebooks from Files, email & cloud storage Desktop sync for cross-device reading Best ebook reader for digital library management. csBooks organizes your ePub books, PDF books, MOBI ebooks, and comic books in one beautiful reading app. Fast ePub viewer, smooth PDF viewer, and full-featured book manager. Read ebooks offline. Sync your book library to desktop. Track reading progress. csBooks is the ebook reader and library app for serious readers. Download csBooks – ebook reader, PDF viewer & digital library app. ------- Developer contact: studiocaesium@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://www.caesiumstudio.com/privacy-policy End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Everbound

This open-source ebook reader offers an immersive reading experience with full EPUB support, rich annotations, and customizable themes. Seamlessly sync your progress with KOReader and import books from cloud storage. Enjoy smart reading features like automatic resume and dictionary lookup.

Highlights
  • Full EPUB support
  • Rich annotations and highlighting
  • Customizable reading experience
  • KOReader sync support
  • WebDAV cloud integration
  • Smart reading features
  • Flexible file import
Features
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Everbound is an open-source ebook reader designed for immersive and deep reading experiences. KEY FEATURES -Full EPUB Support Enjoy rich, beautifully rendered EPUB books with professional typography and layout. -Rich Annotations & Highlighting Enhance your reading with multiple highlight colors and styles (highlight, underline, squiggly). Perfect for students, researchers, and avid readers who want to mark important passages. -Customizable Reading Experience • Adjust font size to your preference • Choose from multiple built-in themes optimized for day and night reading • Customize theme colors for a personalized experience • Fine-tune layout settings for maximum comfort -KOReader Sync Support Seamlessly synchronize your reading progress, notes, and bookmarks with KOReader devices and sync servers. Pick up where you left off across all your devices. -WebDAV Cloud Integration Import books directly from WebDAV servers for seamless cloud library access. Keep your entire library accessible from anywhere. -Smart Reading Features • Automatically resume from your last reading position • Volume key navigation for hands-free reading • Dictionary lookup with Wiktionary integration • Organize and manage your entire ebook library -Flexible File Import Import EPUB files from local storage or use the built-in file picker. Your books, your way. WHY EVERBOUND? Everbound combines the power of open-source software with a polished, native mobile experience. Whether you're a casual reader, a student, or a researcher, Everbound provides the tools you need for thoughtful, immersive reading. Built on the proven foliate-js rendering engine, Everbound delivers reliable performance and beautiful book rendering. The app is actively developed and open-source, meaning you can trust it with your library and contribute to its future. Perfect for: • Avid readers who want a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience • Students and researchers who need powerful annotation tools • KOReader users who want mobile sync capabilities • Anyone who values open-source software and privacy Start your reading journey with Everbound today. Your next great book is waiting.

Screenshots

csBooks4 screens
Everbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: csBooks at 100% against Everbound's 50%. Everbound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. csBooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Everbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
csBooks versus Everbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercsBooksEverbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRavi Kumar SharmaNeighborhood Nerd, LLC

Customer experience

csBooks

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Everbound

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

csBooks

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited Pro (Yearly)$22.991 Year
None

Everbound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is csBooks free?
csBooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Everbound free?
Everbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do csBooks or Everbound have ads?
csBooks shows ads; Everbound does not.

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