# Readio vs ePub Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: ePub Reader at every 3 weeks against Readio's every 3 months. ePub Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ePub Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readio ships an update every 3 months, ePub Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readio | ePub Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Dassoulas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097462992) | [James Reed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826542240) |

## What reviewers say

### Readio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readio/id6745356025)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readio Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Readio Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### ePub Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118)

An intuitive e-book reader supporting EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX. Customize fonts, text size, and themes. The Pro version offers night mode, unlimited books, and easier importing.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOCX, Customizable font, size, and themes, Night mode (Pro version), Unlimited book additions (Pro version), Wi-Fi, iTunes, and app importing (Pro version), Recently opened books access

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readio free?

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

### Is ePub Reader free?

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

### Do Readio or ePub Reader have ads?

Neither Readio nor ePub Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readio or ePub Reader?

Readio ships an update every 3 months, and ePub Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Readio was updated on October 15, 2026 and ePub Reader on October 24, 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.*