# eBookReader vs Island Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eBookReader at none against Island Reader's 4. eBookReader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Island Reader's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Island Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. eBookReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eBookReader against 5.0 for Island Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of eBookReader's written reviews are positive against 72% of Island Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | eBookReader | Island Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebookreader-fb2-and-epub-reader/id6737203979/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-reader-text-to-speech/id6788645279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Galina Pashchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855388327) | [ZHENGZHOU CREATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696030576) |

## 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


### Island Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-reader-text-to-speech/id6788645279)

Transform your personal library into an audiobook experience with AI-powered narration. Organize your EPUB, PDF, and TXT files, track reading progress, and capture key insights with notes and highlights.

**Highlights:** AI read aloud with customizable voices and speed, Import EPUB, PDF, and TXT files, Personal library organization, Reading progress tracking and goals, Highlighting, note-taking, and quote cards, Cross-device syncing via iCloud

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eBookReader free?

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

### Is Island Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eBookReader or Island Reader?

eBookReader and Island Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do eBookReader or Island Reader have ads?

Neither eBookReader nor Island Reader 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.*