Comparison

Bookov vs ReadFun App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bookov

Organize and read your personal book collection with beautiful typography and customizable themes. Import your own files, generate AI summaries, and save quotes. Your library is stored locally for complete privacy and ownership.

Highlights
  • Import EPUB, FB2, PDF files
  • Customizable reading experience
  • AI-powered book summaries
  • Save quotes and notes
  • Local data storage
  • Organize books into custom shelves
Features
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Bookov is reading app designed for book lovers who want to own their personal collection, not rent it. Import your EPUB, FB2, and PDF books to read with beautiful typography, or discover new titles to add to your wishlist. Or add them manually. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY • Add any book to your library without purchasing or uploading • Create custom bookshelves organized by author, genre, or your own categories • Import your existing book files in EPUB, FB2, and PDF formats • Generate AI summaries for any book • All your data belongs to you - stored locally on your device BEAUTIFUL READING EXPERIENCE • Choose from 8 carefully selected fonts: PT Serif, Inter, Spectral, IBM Plex Sans, and more • Customize margins, line spacing, and text size for perfect readability & aesthetics • 4 color themes: White, Sepia, Gray, and Dark mode • Smart pagination that perfectly fills every page AI-POWERED SUMMARIES • Generate AI summaries of any book in your library • Choose your style: quick overview, deep analysis, or key ideas • Customize language and format to match your preferences SAVE QUOTES & NOTES • Highlight and save quotes as you read • Add your thoughts to quotes • Access all your saved quotes in one place DESIGNED FOR READERS • Lightning-fast performance on books of any size • Resumes exactly where you left off • Seamless page turning with natural gestures • Clean, distraction-free interface that gets out of your way PRIVACY & OWNERSHIP • No tracking, no ads • Your books and data stay on your device • We believe in "file over app" philosophy • You own your library, not us BUILT FOR iOS Native iOS app crafted specifically for iPhone. No web wrappers, no compromises - just a premium reading experience that feels right at home on your device. --- Perfect for readers who want: - Complete control over their book collection - Professional typography and reading experience - Privacy and data ownership - Support for multiple book formats - Beautiful, customizable interface Download Bookov and start building the personal library you've always wanted. BOOKOV PRO Bookov Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. It unlocks your full reading history and statistics, the premium app icons, and 30 AI credits every month. • Bookov Pro Monthly — US$6.99 per month • Bookov Pro Annual — US$49.99 per year Prices may vary by region. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends, and the subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://web.bookov.app/privacy-policy

About

ReadFun App

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ReadFun is an EPUB reader built for focused English reading. It brings reading, word lookup, translation, and study notes together in one clean experience. IMMERSIVE READING • Import your own EPUB files from Files • Download selected public-domain English classics from the Store • Customize fonts, text size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, and reading themes • Resume where you left off and navigate with the table of contents UNDERSTAND AS YOU READ • Tap a word to see its meaning in context • Double-tap a sentence for sentence translation • Choose offline, online, or AI-assisted translation • Use AI mode for contextual explanations and grammar analysis SAVE AND REVIEW • Save useful words and sentences while reading • Review saved items in Notes • Manage imported and downloaded books in your Library Book import and core reading features are available to everyone. ReadFun Plus and ReadFun Pro expand online translation and AI explanation allowances. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://huoshenwenhua.github.io/readfun-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bookov4 screens
ReadFun App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReadFun App at 15.5 against Bookov's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bookov sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ReadFun App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Bookov versus ReadFun App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookovReadFun App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB622 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKirill Oleinichenkoę³³ęžš 吓

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bookov

Subscriptions2
  • Bookov Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Bookov Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • 10 AI Credits$0.99
  • 50 AI Credits$2.99
  • Supporter$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 250 AI Credits$9.99
  • Believer$19.99
  • 1000 AI Credits$29.99
  • Evangelist$49.99
4 purchases

ReadFun App

Subscriptions4
  • ReadFun Plus Monthly$2.491 Month
  • ReadFun Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ReadFun Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • ReadFun Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bookov free?
Bookov is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadFun App free?
ReadFun App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookov or ReadFun App have ads?
Neither Bookov nor ReadFun App shows ads.

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