KRed Reader vs Linkboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KRed Reader
This app offers a minimalist and distraction-free reading experience for various e-book formats, including novels, comics, and academic papers. It features customizable layouts, text-to-speech functionality, and multiple import options for easy library management.
- Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, TXT, CBZ, CBR
- Distraction-free minimalist interface
- Customizable fonts, spacing, and night mode
- Text-to-Speech (TTS) for TXT files
- WiFi, Web, and Photo-to-Book import options
- Smart bookshelf with auto-categorization
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KRed Reader: Minimalist Design · Full Format Support · Your Portable Library -Supports All Major E-Book Formats KRed Reader supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, TXT, CBZ, CBR, and other popular e-book formats. Whether you're reading novels, comics, academic papers, or scanned documents, everything displays smoothly! No complicated conversions needed—just import with one tap and enjoy an immersive reading experience. - Distraction-Free Reading Minimalist Interface: No ads, no bloat—just pure content. Customizable Layout: Adjust fonts, text size, spacing, and background color. Night mode protects your eyes. Smart Bookshelf: Auto-categorizes books with tag support for quick access. - Powerful Tools for Efficient Reading Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to TXT books on the go—perfect for commutes. Perfect for Every Scenario Students: Annotate PDF textbooks and research papers with ease. Fiction Lovers: EPUB text ensures comfortable long reading sessions. Comic Fans: Smooth zooming and flipping for PDF comics. - Multiple Import Options, Fast & Easy WiFi Transfer: Wirelessly send books from your computer or NAS—no cables needed. Batch Upload: Quickly import large files for better library management. Web Download: Directly download PDF, TXT, EPUB resources and import them instantly. Photo-to-Book: Combine multiple photos into a book and flip through them like pages. QR Code Sharing: Share books with one scan. Privacy Policy:https://privacy.kingjetapps.com/privacy/reader/ios_privacy_reader.html Terms of Service: https://privacy.kingjetapps.com/privacy/reader/ios_term_reader.html Contact Us: For feedback or support, email support@kingjetapps.com.
Linkboard
Seamlessly sync text, images, and files across your devices using local network or Bluetooth. Manage clipboard history and paste directly from the iOS keyboard extension without leaving your current app. This app prioritizes privacy by not relying on cloud services or collecting user data.
- Cross-device text and file sync
- Clipboard history management
- iOS keyboard extension for direct pasting
- Local Area Network (TCP) transmission
- Bluetooth (BLE) transmission
- WebRTC Direct Transmission
- No cloud reliance or data collection
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-Paste board history management, supporting retention of days configuration records -Cross platform support: macOS, Windows, iOS, and other mobile devices -Local Area Network (TCP)+Bluetooth (BLE)+WebRTC Direct Transmission -Text and image/file synchronization -IOS keyboard extension: No need to cut out the current app, you can directly paste from history -Fully localized: does not rely on any cloud services, does not collect any data
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Verdict
KRed Reader and Linkboard both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of KRed Reader's written reviews are positive against 71% of Linkboard's. KRed Reader also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for KRed Reader against 5.0 for Linkboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KRed Reader has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of KRed Reader's written reviews are positive against 71% of Linkboard's.
KRed Reader ships an update monthly, Linkboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KRed Reader | Linkboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (46 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kingjet Network Co., Ltd. | Minimalist Network Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
KRed Reader
Linkboard
In-app purchases
KRed Reader
No in-app purchases
Linkboard
No in-app purchases
