Comparison

HiReader vs Book Preview

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HiReader

Organize and read your local ebooks with a feature-rich reader. Supports multiple formats, custom themes, and detailed reading statistics. Sync your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-format ebook support
  • Organize books into groups
  • Customizable reading layout and themes
  • Detailed reading statistics
  • Cloud sync for progress and files
  • Flexible document import options
Features
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HiReader is a dedicated local ebook reader designed to create a reading space that belongs only to you. It supports a wide range of ebook formats including TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, AZW, AZW3, AZW4, PDB, and PRC, along with powerful features such as detailed reading statistics, bookmarks and notes, cloud sync, and smart document management. Features Group Management • Create unlimited groups to organize your local documents efficiently. Multi-Format Support • Read all major ebook formats: TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, AZW, AZW3, AZW4, PDB, PRC. Flexible Import Options • Import documents via Wi-Fi transfer, iCloud, AirDrop, or share from other apps. Reading Layout • Adjust character spacing, line spacing, paragraph spacing, and margins. • Includes 10 built-in fonts with support for custom fonts. Custom Themes • Choose from 15 built-in themes or create your own themes and covers. Bookmarks & Notes • Add bookmarks and notes at any time, with easy management and review. Reading Statistics • Track detailed reading data with total statistics, daily calendar heatmaps, and per-document insights. Cloud Sync • Sync reading progress, statistics, book files, and bookshelf organization across devices. We are committed to delivering the best reading experience. If you have any questions or feedback, you can always contact us directly within the app. Subscription Terms Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, your subscription will automatically renew at the agreed price and duration. The fee will be charged to your Apple ID account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy: https://t15ehm6hgj9.feishu.cn/docx/Op86dE0i2ovOY1xXPwfcvu6lnVg Terms of Service: https://t15ehm6hgj9.feishu.cn/docx/OArodZ4OXoUiXOxFgIrcplsXn6e

About

Book Preview

Easily preview and manage ebook and comic files directly from your device's Files app. Supports a wide range of common formats like EPUB, MOBI, and CBZ, allowing you to view covers, metadata, text, and images on the go.

Highlights
  • Preview EPUB, MOBI, FB2, DJVU, CBZ, CBR, CB7 files
  • View covers, metadata, text, and images
  • Browse all pages/images for supported formats
  • Quick Look support from Files app
  • Open files directly via 'Open With'
  • Works alongside macOS Quick Look extension
Features
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Preview and manage your ebooks from the Files app on iPhone and iPad, with support for the most common ebook and comic formats, including EPUB, MOBI, FB2, DJVU, CBZ, CBR and CB7. Designed as a companion app to the macOS version, it makes it easy to open, inspect and preview your ebook files on iOS and iPadOS. • Supported Formats: EPUB/KEPUB, MOBI, DJVU, FB2, CBZ/CBR/CB7 • EPUB and MOBI: View cover, metadata, full text and embedded images • DJVU: Browse all pages • FB2: View cover and full text • CBZ/CBR/CB7: Browse all images • Quick Look support from the Files app • Open files directly using “Open With” • Works great alongside the macOS Quick Look extension • Conveniently preview ebook files on the go, without needing your Mac Thumbnails and previews are generated for most supported files where possible. Note: Some files may fail to load or preview for various reasons. If you can, send us the file that doesn’t work and we’ll try to investigate the problem. DRM-protected books are not supported.

Screenshots

HiReader4 screens
Book Preview2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HiReader at Free against Book Preview's $7.99. HiReader also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Book Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HiReader is free to download; Book Preview costs $7.99 up front. HiReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Book Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiReader ships an update every 9 days, Book Preview daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HiReader versus Book Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiReaderBook Preview
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer云根 付Parotid

Customer experience

HiReader

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

Book Preview

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HiReader

Subscriptions2
  • HiReader Pro$1.991 Month
  • HiReader Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • HiReader Pro$19.99
None

Book Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiReader free?
HiReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Preview free?
Book Preview costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HiReader or Book Preview have ads?
Neither HiReader nor Book Preview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiReader or Book Preview?
HiReader ships an update every 9 days, and Book Preview daily. Most recently, HiReader was updated on October 27, 2026 and Book Preview on October 21, 2026.

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