# YiBook vs Readest

The clearest difference is rating: Readest at 4.5 against YiBook's 3.2. Readest also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (196 vs 5). YiBook's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). 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 Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 196 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 84% of Readest's.

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, Readest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YiBook | Readest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yibook-epub-txt-reader/id672064876/reviews) | **[4.5 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 11 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振焯 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/529028930) | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) |

## 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 |


### Readest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

**Highlights:** OPDS Online Libraries, Calibre Integration, Sync Across Devices, Bookshelf Management, Customizable Reading Modes, Multi-Book View, Advanced Annotations & Highlights

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 GB | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 GB | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Customization | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YiBook free?

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

### Is Readest free?

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

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

Readest is rated higher. YiBook averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Readest averages 4.5 from 196 ratings.

### Do YiBook or Readest have ads?

Neither YiBook nor Readest shows ads.

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

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, and Readest fortnightly. Most recently, YiBook was updated on October 26, 2026 and Readest on October 27, 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.*