Comparison

DeepRead vs mBooks

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

Head to head
About

DeepRead

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DeepRead is a minimalist eBook reader designed for immersive reading, supporting multiple file formats and empowering you to build a personal mobile library. Multi-Format Compatibility ·Preloaded with curated public-domain books for instant reading. ·Upload and parse TXT, ePub, UMD files with accurate chapter detection and formatting. ·More formats (PDF, DOCX, etc.) coming soon! Tailored Reading Experience ·Fully customizable settings: fonts, text size, themes, night mode, page-turn animations, and more. ·Clean, distraction-free interface with portrait/landscape support. ·Sync reading progress via iCloud (optional) for seamless cross-device continuity. Privacy-First Design ·Uploaded files are stored locally only—no server uploads or tracking. ·Optional file encryption and private shelves for sensitive content. ·Download DeepRead today and rediscover the joy of reading!

About

mBooks

Features
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A minimal, focused reader for your PDF and EPUB books. mBooks keeps reading clean and puts your highlights first. Select any passage, highlight it in the color you choose, and your highlights stay safe — they sync to your account and reappear on every device, even after you sign out and back in. Features: • PDF and EPUB support: Read your entire library in one simple app. • Cloud-Synced Highlights: Never lose a note. Highlights sync to your account and reappear on any device. • Offline First: Read and highlight anywhere. Sync automatically when you reconnect. • Minimalist Design: A clean interface focused entirely on your reading. • Custom Colors: Choose your preferred highlight color to personalize your experience. • Privacy: Your book files stay on your device. Only your highlights are synced to your private account. • Focused reading: A quiet reader experience built around your books and highlights. Import a PDF or EPUB and start reading with mBooks.

Screenshots

DeepRead4 screens
mBooks3 screens

Verdict

The call

DeepRead and mBooks are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DeepRead versus mBooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepReadmBooks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer江峰 郝Anshika Maurya

In-app purchases

None

DeepRead

No in-app purchases

None

mBooks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeepRead free?
DeepRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mBooks free?
mBooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeepRead or mBooks have ads?
Neither DeepRead nor mBooks shows ads.

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