Comparison

Readingo vs Koodo Reader

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

Head to head
About

Readingo

This app is a versatile reader supporting numerous file formats including TXT, EPUB, MOBI, and PDF. It offers extensive customization for reading themes, fonts, and bookshelf styles, along with advanced features like highlighting, notes, and audiobook support.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and more
  • Opens compressed files (RAR, ZIP)
  • Comprehensive category management
  • Extensive formatting and page-turning options
  • 24 built-in reading themes
  • Highlighting and notes
  • Audiobook support
Features
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Basic Features: A powerful novel reading tool Currently supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, DOC, DOCX, CHM, UMD and PDF file formats. Supports opening RAR, ZIP, 7Z, and TAR compressed files directly within the app Comprehensive category management Extensive formatting options and multiple page-turning methods 24 built-in reading themes with color and texture options Clean interface and user-friendly interaction Global night mode Advanced Features: Powerful statistics system Highlighting and notes WiFi remote management Auto-read feature Audiobook support Customizable reading themes Customizable bookshelf styles Customizable covers Customizable fonts Direct TXT file editing More powerful configurations available in the Pro version

About

Koodo Reader

Manage and read your local e-books with a powerful reader supporting numerous formats. Seamlessly integrate with cloud storage and NAS for cross-platform access. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, themes, and optimized layouts.

Highlights
  • Broad e-book format support
  • Cloud and NAS integration
  • Cross-device library sync
  • Customizable reading interface
  • AI-powered dictionary and translation
  • Night mode and multiple themes
Features
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Koodo Reader is a powerful e-book reader designed for managing and reading local e-books. It supports a wide range of popular formats, including EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, TXT, Comics and more. It integrates seamlessly with personal NAS and cloud storage for a smooth cross-platform experience.  With a fully customizable interface, you can adjust fonts, switch between multiple themes, enable night mode, and enjoy optimized layouts for any screen size. Key Features: Broad Format Support: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, TXT, FB2, CBR, CBZ, CBT, CB7, MD, DOCX, HTML, XML, XHTML, MHTML, HTM Cloud Integration: Works with OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, pCloud, Baidu Netdisk, 115 Netdisk, Aliyun Drive, Yandex Disk and Box Network Protocol Compatibility: WebDAV, Self-hosted Docker, SMB, FTP, SFTP and S3-Compatible Object Storage Sync Across Devices: Automatically keeps your library, reading progress, bookshelves, notes, and highlights up to date AI-Powered Tools: Built-in dictionary, translation, and smart summarization

Screenshots

Readingo4 screens
Koodo Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Readingo at 4.8 against Koodo Reader's 3.0. Readingo also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Koodo Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Readingo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Koodo Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Readingo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readingo has 113 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Readingo's written reviews are positive against 83% of Koodo Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readingo ships an update weekly, Koodo Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Readingo versus Koodo Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadingoKoodo Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (113 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews — better82.5% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.5
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeijing Idee Technology Co., Ltd.亮 郭

Customer experience

Readingo

All ratings113 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%

Koodo Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Readingo

One-time1
  • Reading Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Koodo Reader

One-time2
  • 5 million Character Quota$4.99
  • Koodo Reader Pro (1 Year)$5.99

Questions

Is Readingo free?
Readingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koodo Reader free?
Koodo Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readingo or Koodo Reader?
Readingo is rated higher. Readingo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Koodo Reader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Readingo or Koodo Reader have ads?
Neither Readingo nor Koodo Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readingo or Koodo Reader?
Readingo ships an update weekly, and Koodo Reader monthly. Most recently, Readingo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Koodo Reader on September 22, 2026.

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