# Readest vs Ereader

The clearest difference is rating: Ereader at 5.0 against Readest's 4.5. Readest's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ereader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ereader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 191 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | Ereader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader-book-reader-pdf-epub/id6760189525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [启鹏 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845107614) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

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

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

**Highlights:** OPDS Online Libraries, Calibre Integration, Sync Across Devices, Bookshelf Management, Customizable Reading Modes, Multi-Book View, Advanced Annotations & Highlights

**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 |


### Ereader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader-book-reader-pdf-epub/id6760189525)

Organize, read, and manage all your documents and ebooks in one place. Supports various file formats, offers advanced reading customization, and includes powerful file processing and export features. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like night mode and adjustable spacing.

**Highlights:** Document organization with nested folders, TXT, PDF, and Word text extraction, Archive extraction (ZIP, RAR, 7z), Customizable reading experience (fonts, spacing, night mode), Automatic chapter division for TXT files, Batch document export and compression

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ereader monthly pro | $0.99 | per month |
| ereader yearly  pro | $6.99 | per year |
| ereader lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is Ereader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readest or Ereader?

Ereader is rated higher. Readest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Ereader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Readest or Ereader have ads?

Neither Readest nor Ereader shows ads.

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

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and Ereader fortnightly. Most recently, Readest was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ereader on October 6, 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.*