# YiBook vs iReadNote

The clearest difference is rating: iReadNote at 4.8 against YiBook's 3.2. iReadNote also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and ratings volume (135 vs 5). YiBook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YiBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iReadNote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iReadNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReadNote has 135 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 94% of iReadNote's.

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, iReadNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YiBook | iReadNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yibook-epub-txt-reader/id672064876/reviews) | **[4.8 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadnote/id6450734655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [振焯 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/529028930) | [晓德 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694635894) |

## 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 |


### iReadNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadnote/id6450734655)

This app offers a highly customizable reading experience for various text and comic formats. It supports over 40 file types, allows for deep personalization of the reading interface, and includes features like smart notes, audiobook streaming, and multi-device sync. Family controls and robust backup options are also provided.

**Highlights:** Supports 40+ file types, Customizable reading interface, Smart notes and highlights, Audiobook playback and sync, Cloud drive and WebDAV import, Multi-device iCloud sync, Family controls

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscriptions | $0.99 | per month |
| Three Monthly Subscriptions | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $3.99 | per year |
| Buy me a drink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buyout permanent members | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Highly customizable interface and reading settings
- ⚡ Smooth and fast performance
- 📚 Excellent local file reading capabilities
- 🎙️ Advanced text-to-speech with custom voice sources
- 💾 Small app size with rich features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📡 Forced internet requirement for local reader
- 🔊 Intrusive and frequent reward video popups
- ❌ Misleading ad close buttons that don't work
- ⚙️ Settings not persisting between sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Reading jumps backward to previous pages unexpectedly
- Search button and text overlap after deleting books
- TTS configuration not saved between sessions
- App crashes when exporting voice configuration
- Voice highlighting out of sync with audio playback

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync for books and reading progress across devices
- Reset sync status option for switching Apple IDs
- Password protection after app backgrounding
- Improved PDF functionality with draggable progress bar and page jumping
- Chapter-based audio stop trigger instead of time-based


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YiBook free?

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

### Is iReadNote free?

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

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

iReadNote is rated higher. YiBook averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iReadNote averages 4.8 from 135 ratings.

### Do YiBook or iReadNote have ads?

iReadNote shows ads; YiBook does not.

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

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, and iReadNote monthly. Most recently, YiBook was updated on October 17, 2026 and iReadNote 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.*