Readio vs Project Gutenberg Ebooks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Readio
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Readio is the best app to track your reading progress. A beautiful and simple design, with powerful library management features. • Find and add books using the intuitive and comprehensive search functionality. • Manage your library and track your reading progress. • Convenient access to your most recent reading sessions. • Advanced data and stats tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Project Gutenberg Ebooks
Access and read thousands of public domain ebooks from Project Gutenberg. This app offers a customizable reader, smart search, offline access, and annotation tools for a personalized reading experience.
- Thousands of public domain ebooks
- Smart ebook search and filtering
- Offline reading capability
- Ebook annotations and notes
- Customizable reader with themes
- Multi-language support
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Project Gutenberg Ebooks Reader - Your Digital Library Discover the world's largest collection of digital books with this comprehensive Project Gutenberg ebook reader. Access thousands of classic and modern ebooks from the Project Gutenberg library, the oldest digital library in the world, right on your mobile device. ** Project Gutenberg Digital Library Access thousands of ebooks from Project Gutenberg Classic literature, modern works, and educational content Support for 16 different languages Books available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more The most comprehensive Project Gutenberg collection on mobile ** Smart Ebook Search Powerful search by title, author, or keywords Find any Project Gutenberg book instantly Browse by categories and tags Discover new authors and genres in the Gutenberg library ** Personal Ebook Collection Save Project Gutenberg books to favorites Create personal reading lists Track your reading history Never lose a great book from the Gutenberg collection ** Advanced Ebook Reader Customizable Project Gutenberg ebook reader Multiple font sizes and families Dark and light reading themes Auto-scroll feature for hands-free reading Text selection and highlighting Search within Project Gutenberg ebooks ** Ebook Annotations & Notes Highlight important passages in Gutenberg ebooks Add personal notes and comments Organize notes by categories Export annotations for reference Never lose your thoughts while reading Project Gutenberg books ** Offline Ebook Reading Download Project Gutenberg ebooks for offline access Read Gutenberg books anywhere without internet Manage your downloaded ebook library ** Multi-Language Ebook Support App interface in 16 languages Project Gutenberg books in multiple languages Automatic language detection Easy language switching for Gutenberg ebooks ** Customizable Ebook Reader Dark and light themes Intuitive navigation Responsive layout for all screen sizes Personalized Project Gutenberg reading experience Perfect for: Project Gutenberg enthusiasts Classic literature lovers Students and researchers Commuters and travelers Anyone who enjoys reading ebooks on the go Features: Thousands of Project Gutenberg ebooks Smart ebook search and filtering Offline Project Gutenberg reading Ebook annotations and notes system Multi-language Gutenberg support Customizable ebook reader experience Personal Gutenberg library management Dark/light theme support Responsive design Why Choose This Project Gutenberg Reader: Direct access to the Project Gutenberg library Optimized for mobile reading Advanced ebook reader features Regular updates with new Gutenberg books Community-driven Project Gutenberg experience Start your Project Gutenberg journey today and discover the joy of having the world's largest digital library in your pocket. Whether you're looking for classic literature, modern works, or educational content, this Project Gutenberg ebook reader has something for every book lover. Download now and begin exploring thousands of Project Gutenberg ebooks at your fingertips. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chaptio.com/librivox/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Project Gutenberg Ebooks at every 3 weeks against Readio's every 3 months. Project Gutenberg Ebooks also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Readio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Project Gutenberg Ebooks sells 3 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, Project Gutenberg Ebooks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readio | Project Gutenberg Ebooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Dassoulas | Natalja Morozova |
In-app purchases
Readio
- Readio Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Readio Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Project Gutenberg Ebooks
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
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