# YiBook vs Readingo

The clearest difference is rating: Readingo at 4.8 against YiBook's 3.2. Readingo also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). YiBook's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). 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 Readingo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readingo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readingo has 118 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 93% of Readingo's.

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, Readingo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YiBook | Readingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yibook-epub-txt-reader/id672064876/reviews) | **[4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingo/id6502330235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **118** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振焯 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/529028930) | [Beijing Idee Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447935998) |

## 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 |


### Readingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingo/id6502330235)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YiBook free?

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

### Is Readingo free?

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

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

Readingo is rated higher. YiBook averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Readingo averages 4.8 from 118 ratings.

### Do YiBook or Readingo have ads?

Neither YiBook nor Readingo shows ads.

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

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, and Readingo every 9 days. Most recently, YiBook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Readingo on November 4, 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.*