# eBookReader vs AuraRead

The clearest difference is monetization model: AuraRead at free against eBookReader's paid. AuraRead also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). eBookReader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eBookReader against 5.0 for AuraRead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AuraRead has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of eBookReader's written reviews are positive against 89% of AuraRead's.

## The numbers

| Metric | eBookReader | AuraRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebookreader-fb2-and-epub-reader/id6737203979/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auraread-local-novel-reader/id6770079462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Galina Pashchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855388327) | [少川 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494700134) |

## What reviewers say

### eBookReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebookreader-fb2-and-epub-reader/id6737203979)

This app allows you to read eBooks in FB2 and EPUB formats, organize your digital library, and convert books into audio for listening. It's designed for book lovers who also enjoy audiobooks.

**Highlights:** Read FB2 and EPUB eBooks, Build and manage your library, Convert books to audio format, Listen to audiobooks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AuraRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auraread-local-novel-reader/id6770079462)

A clean, ad-free reader for your locally stored books. Easily import files via Wi-Fi or system sharing, and enjoy a customizable reading experience with progress syncing across devices, including Apple Watch. Track your reading habits with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Multiple import methods (Wi-Fi, System Share, WebDAV, Calibre, SMB), Apple Watch support for reading and syncing, Automatic chapter detection and progress saving, Customizable reading themes and fonts, Detailed reading statistics and heatmaps, Privacy-focused, local storage of books and data

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eBookReader free?

eBookReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AuraRead free?

AuraRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eBookReader or AuraRead?

eBookReader and AuraRead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do eBookReader or AuraRead have ads?

Neither eBookReader nor AuraRead shows ads.

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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.*