# Bookov vs Readgio

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bookov at free against Readgio's freemium. Bookov also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Readgio's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookov sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Readgio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookov ships an update every 4 days, Readgio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookov | Readgio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readgio-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6757845515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 111 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Oleinichenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823419395) | [Anna Sadnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832117340) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookov

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookov-book-reader-and-tbr/id6747921062)

This app allows you to import and read your own EPUB, FB2, and PDF books with customizable typography and themes. It also offers AI-powered summaries, quote saving, and a distraction-free reading experience, prioritizing user privacy and data ownership.

**Highlights:** Import EPUB, FB2, PDF files, Customizable reading experience, AI-powered book summaries, Save quotes and notes, Organize books into custom shelves, Privacy-focused, local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookov Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Bookov Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Believer | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Evangelist | $49.99 | one-time |


### Readgio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readgio-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6757845515)

This app allows you to read EPUB and PDF files with automatic tracking of your reading progress, speed, and streaks. It offers a consistent reading experience for both formats and lets you save favorite quotes with reminders.

**Highlights:** EPUB and PDF reading, Automatic reading statistics, Track reading progress and streaks, Save and revisit favorite quotes, Offline access to books, Consistent reading experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro: annual | $13.99 | per year |
| Pro: lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookov free?

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

### Is Readgio free?

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

### Do Bookov or Readgio have ads?

Neither Bookov nor Readgio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookov or Readgio?

Bookov ships an update every 4 days, and Readgio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bookov was updated on October 28, 2026 and Readgio on October 29, 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.*