# YiBook vs EPUB Reader

The clearest difference is rating: EPUB Reader at 4.6 against YiBook's 3.2. EPUB Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). YiBook's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.1). 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 EPUB Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPUB Reader has 54 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 83% of EPUB Reader's.

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, EPUB Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YiBook | EPUB Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yibook-epub-txt-reader/id672064876/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [振焯 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/529028930) | [PETR JAHODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869867188) |

## 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 |


### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605)

Customize your reading experience with extensive font and layout options. Effortlessly manage your library, track reading habits, and enjoy eye-care features. Sync your books across devices via cloud storage without proprietary lock-in.

**Highlights:** 200+ built-in fonts and custom font import, Adjustable text and layout settings, Smart dark mode with intelligent image inversion, 20-20-20 eye health reminders, Library management for 5,000+ books, Cloud sync via iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Highlighting, notes, and bookmarking, Reading progress tracking and goal setting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly – Launch Price | $12.49 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime – Launch Price | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YiBook free?

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

### Is EPUB Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YiBook or EPUB Reader?

EPUB Reader is rated higher. YiBook averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while EPUB Reader averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do YiBook or EPUB Reader have ads?

Neither YiBook nor EPUB Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YiBook or EPUB Reader?

YiBook ships an update every 2 months, and EPUB Reader every 5 days. Most recently, YiBook was updated on October 26, 2026 and EPUB Reader 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.*