# Readest vs BooJi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readest at 84% against BooJi's 67%. Readest also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). BooJi's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BooJi sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readest ships an update fortnightly, BooJi weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | BooJi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **201** | — |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Shanghai Weizhihua Information Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768188014) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a versatile reading experience for various ebook formats, allowing users to manage their library, take notes, listen to audiobooks, and sync progress across devices. It supports OPDS catalogs, Calibre servers, and multiple cloud storage options for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, TXT, Markdown, OPDS catalog and Calibre server integration, Text-to-speech with offline voices, Cross-device sync via cloud services, Annotation and note-taking tools, Customizable reading settings, CarPlay support for audiobooks

**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 |


### BooJi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booji-book-notes-and-scanner/id6743477532)

Capture thoughts, scan text, and highlight quotes from physical books. Organize your reading with custom covers and personal reflections. Designed for focused reading and building a personal library of wisdom.

**Highlights:** Scan paper books with OCR, Add personal reflections to notes, Highlight important quotes, Customize book covers, Minimalist, distraction-free design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Member BasicSupport | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member HighSupport | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member MaxSupport | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is BooJi free?

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

### Do Readest or BooJi have ads?

Neither Readest nor BooJi shows ads.

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

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and BooJi weekly. Most recently, Readest was updated on November 8, 2026 and BooJi on November 4, 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.*