Book App Pro vs Prose Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Book App Pro
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Always wanted to quickly publish your own book? Wanted to have readers comment and share emoticons? Now you can. BookApp allows you to publish your own books and connect the chapters in any order you want. Try it, we look forward to your feedback.
Prose Reader
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Prose is a clean, local-first reader for ePub and PDF books. Designed with a focus on speed, privacy, and simplicity, Prose works completely offline to keep your personal library secure on your device. Key Features: - Multi-format support: Read ePub 2, ePub 3, and PDF files. - Offline library: View your books in a custom cover grid or detail list. Search, filter, and sort by title, author, last read, or reading progress. - Tailored reading experience: Customize fonts, font size, margins, and line spacing for reflowable ePub books. Zoom and fit controls are available for PDF files. - Reading themes: Switch between light, dark, and sepia themes to match your environment. Themes apply across the entire application interface. - Local-first sync: Connect your own WebDAV server to sync books, reading positions, bookmarks, highlights, and settings. Sync runs in the background and resolves conflicts by keeping your furthest reading position. - Annotation and reference: Create bookmarks, highlight text, and look up definitions using the built-in offline dictionary. - Privacy and security: Your data is never sent to third-party services. WebDAV credentials are saved securely in your operating system keychain. There is no telemetry, analytics, or tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Book App Pro at 12.0 against Prose Reader's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Book App Pro | Prose Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shai Spetgang | Elia Salerno |
In-app purchases
Book App Pro
No in-app purchases
Prose Reader
No in-app purchases









