# Readest vs True Epub

The clearest difference is rating: True Epub at 5.0 against Readest's 4.5. True Epub also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Readest's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 3) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. True Epub asks for nothing beyond the download.

True Epub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 201 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | True Epub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-epub/id6757480952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Byung-woo Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867186958) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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 |


### True Epub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-epub/id6757480952)

This app allows you to easily open and read EPUB documents. Customize your reading experience by adjusting font size, adding highlights, and taking notes. Import files directly from your device or through the share menu.

**Highlights:** Open EPUB documents, Adjustable font size, Create highlights, Add notes, Import via Files app, Import via Share menu

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is True Epub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readest or True Epub?

True Epub is rated higher. Readest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while True Epub averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Readest or True Epub have ads?

Neither Readest nor True Epub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readest or True Epub?

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and True Epub fortnightly. Most recently, Readest was updated on November 11, 2026 and True Epub on October 31, 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.*