# Readest vs Qelivon

The clearest difference is rating: Qelivon at 5.0 against Readest's 4.5. Qelivon also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Readest's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 1) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). 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 Qelivon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Qelivon 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Readest ships an update fortnightly, Qelivon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | Qelivon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qelivon/id6822732419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Valerii Kotolevskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/6822732421) |

## 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 |


### Qelivon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qelivon/id6822732419)

This e-book reader offers a paper-like reading experience with customizable shelves and support for a wide range of formats. It includes features like read-aloud, iCloud sync, and OPDS catalog integration. A free version supports up to 30 books, with an optional one-time purchase for unlimited access and advanced stats.

**Highlights:** Customizable book shelves, Support for FB2, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, TXT, RTF, HTML, DOCX, ODT, DjVu, CHM, DOC, PDF, Read aloud functionality, iCloud sync for shelf and reading progress, OPDS catalog integration, Page curl and tap-to-turn options, Search, bookmarks, and highlights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is Qelivon free?

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

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

Qelivon is rated higher. Readest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Qelivon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Readest or Qelivon have ads?

Neither Readest nor Qelivon shows ads.

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

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and Qelivon every 2 days. Most recently, Readest was updated on November 8, 2026 and Qelivon 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.*