# csBooks vs Readora

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readora at none against csBooks's 2. Readora also leads on ads (none vs shown). csBooks's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | csBooks | Readora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravi Kumar Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695922963) | [远强 冷](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793333714) |

## What reviewers say

### csBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csbooks-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6477337382)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Pro (Yearly) | $22.99 | per year |


### Readora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora-book-reader/id6794644403)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is csBooks free?

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

### Is Readora free?

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

### Do csBooks or Readora have ads?

csBooks shows ads; Readora does not.

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