# NBReader vs ChapterPals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChapterPals at 100% against NBReader's 22%. ChapterPals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). NBReader's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ChapterPals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBReader has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of NBReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChapterPals's.

NBReader ships an update every 10 days, ChapterPals every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NBReader | ChapterPals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbreader/id6746718668/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterpals/id6789365856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tai Vuong Duy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818095626) | [Edward Buchholz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520514520) |

## What reviewers say

### NBReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbreader/id6746718668)

This app offers a rich novel-reading experience with customizable reading modes, text-to-speech functionality, and instant translation. Build your personal library, track your progress, and enjoy offline reading with daily rewards for unlocking content.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading modes, Text-to-speech playback, Instant paragraph translation, Offline library access, Bookmark and history management, Daily free points for content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🔋 Crashes during ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
- 📥 Slow download issues
- 📺 Ads still present

**Reported bugs**

- Constant app termination
- Download issues for large files
- Audio reader not working

**Requested features**

- Lifetime ad removal option
- Points system improvements


### ChapterPals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterpals/id6789365856)

This app helps you track your reading progress and manage your book club. Organize your reading lists, log progress, and discover new books. It also facilitates book club discussions, voting on the next read, and tracking member progress.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress by page or percent, Organize books into custom shelves, Set and track reading goals, Create and manage book clubs, Vote on next book selections, Chapter-based discussion threads, Daily 'Guess the Book' puzzle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NBReader free?

NBReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChapterPals free?

ChapterPals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NBReader or ChapterPals?

ChapterPals is rated higher. NBReader averages 2.7 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while ChapterPals averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NBReader or ChapterPals have ads?

Neither NBReader nor ChapterPals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NBReader or ChapterPals?

NBReader ships an update every 10 days, and ChapterPals every 2 days. Most recently, NBReader was updated on September 26, 2026 and ChapterPals on September 23, 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.*