# YiBook vs MapleRead CX

The clearest difference is rating: MapleRead CX at 3.4 against YiBook's 3.2. MapleRead CX also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 5). YiBook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YiBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MapleRead CX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapleRead CX holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of YiBook's written reviews are positive against 62% of MapleRead CX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, MapleRead CX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YiBook | MapleRead CX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yibook-epub-txt-reader/id672064876/reviews) | **[3.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-cx/id1128582526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振焯 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/529028930) | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) |

## What reviewers say

### YiBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yibook-epub-txt-reader/id672064876)

An elegant ebook reader supporting EPUB and TXT formats. Easily import books from various sources, organize your library with categories, and customize your reading experience with notes, bookmarks, and custom fonts. The free version supports up to five books.

**Highlights:** EPUB/TXT book reading, Import books from OPDS, web, WiFi, iTunes, Add bookmarks, underlines, and notes, Organize books by category, Import custom fonts, Customizable typesetting, Track reading time

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YiBook Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### MapleRead CX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-cx/id1128582526)

This app offers a unique audio-visual reading experience for EPUB ebooks. Customize book styles, generate pseudo audiobooks with various voices, and enjoy immersive reading with synchronized audio and text. It also functions as a powerful library management tool with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual EPUB reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (sync audio/text), Customizable book styles and themes, Word lookup and translation, Library management and organization, User-defined fonts and highlight colors

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YiBook free?

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

### Is MapleRead CX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YiBook or MapleRead CX?

MapleRead CX is rated higher. YiBook averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MapleRead CX averages 3.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do YiBook or MapleRead CX have ads?

Neither YiBook nor MapleRead CX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YiBook or MapleRead CX?

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, and MapleRead CX every 5 weeks. Most recently, YiBook was updated on October 26, 2026 and MapleRead CX on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*