# YiBook vs PureLibro

The clearest difference is rating: PureLibro at 4.6 against YiBook's 3.2. PureLibro also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (365 vs 5). YiBook's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YiBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PureLibro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PureLibro has 365 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of YiBook's written reviews are positive against 77% of PureLibro's.

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, PureLibro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YiBook | PureLibro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yibook-epub-txt-reader/id672064876/reviews) | **[4.6 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelibro-ebook-reader/id1546612448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **365** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [振焯 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/529028930) | [添欢 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497426499) |

## 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 |


### PureLibro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelibro-ebook-reader/id1546612448)

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for various digital book and comic formats. It features AI-powered image enhancement, cloud synchronization, extensive customization options, and robust privacy controls. Enjoy hands-free reading and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR and more, AI-powered image enhancement for comics, iCloud sync across devices, Hands-free auto reading mode, Extensive customization of fonts, layout, and appearance, Advanced privacy features with password and Face ID, Detailed reading statistics and library management

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 monthly subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent rendering and image quality
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🔒 Supports a variety of file formats
- 💡 Customizable reading experience
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with text formatting and italics
- 💡 Lack of multi-device sync and progress tracking
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 💡 Limited font and theme customization options
- 🐛 Localization problems with menus and settings

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
- Issues with loading and rendering large books or comics
- Problems with the reliability of the built-in web browser
- Bugs related to the iCloud sync and backup functionality

**Requested features**

- Add support for more text-to-speech options
- Implement bulk import and management of books
- Introduce multi-device sync and reading progress tracking
- Expand font and theme customization capabilities
- Improve localization and translation of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YiBook free?

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

### Is PureLibro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YiBook or PureLibro?

PureLibro is rated higher. YiBook averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PureLibro averages 4.6 from 365 ratings.

### Do YiBook or PureLibro have ads?

Neither YiBook nor PureLibro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YiBook or PureLibro?

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, and PureLibro every 10 days. Most recently, YiBook was updated on October 17, 2026 and PureLibro on October 25, 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.*