Comparison

PDF to EPUB vs TextLayer Reader

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

Head to head
About

PDF to EPUB

Easily transform PDFs, images, web pages, and text files into beautifully formatted EPUB eBooks. Customize your eBooks with metadata, cover images, and organize them into folders. Share your creations across various reader apps and devices.

Highlights
  • Convert PDFs, images, web pages, and text to EPUB
  • Automatic text extraction and OCR
  • Download and embed images from web pages
  • Batch import multiple files
  • Edit eBook metadata and add custom cover
  • Organize books into folders
  • Share via AirDrop, email, and other apps
Features
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Turn any PDF, web article, scan, Kindle file or your own writing into a real EPUB - then read it on your iPhone, send it to Kindle or open it in Apple Books. Everything happens on your device. No account, no uploads, no ads. WHY EPUB MAKER Most "PDF to EPUB" tools give you pictures of pages. EPUB Maker extracts the actual text, so your book reflows to any font size, works in dark mode and reads like a book - not like a scan. Prefer the original layout? Keep it, page for page. Your choice, per book. WHAT YOU CAN CONVERT • PDF - reflowable text or exact layout • Web articles - paste a link or share from Safari; menus and ads are stripped, the text stays • Scans and photos - the camera turns pages into searchable, selectable text (on-device OCR) • Kindle files - DRM-free MOBI, AZW, AZW3 and PRC open as EPUB • TXT, HTML and Markdown • Your own writing - a Markdown editor with chapters, images and live preview A LIBRARY YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE • Every book gets a real cover: your photo, the first PDF page or a generated one • Continue where you left off, search, sort, folders • Add several files at once - one book per file, or chapters of one book • Edit title, author, language, description, tags and cover at any time READ ANYWHERE • Built-in reader with light, sepia and dark themes, adjustable text size and a table of contents • Export to Apple Books, Send to Kindle, Files, Mail or AirDrop - a clean EPUB with cover, metadata and chapters that any reader accepts PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up. Nothing is uploaded anywhere. Your books stay on your iPhone. FREE AND PRO Import any file and preview the result for free. EPUB Maker Pro unlocks full-length export and reading, "one book per file" batch conversion and everything we add next. Start with a free trial on the weekly plan, or choose the yearly plan and save. Terms & Conditions - https://telegra.ph/Terms--Conditions-08-29-4 Privacy Policy - https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-08-29-145 Subscriptions Weekly - 2.99$ Annual - 19.99$

About

TextLayer Reader

Features
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TextLayer is a local-first EPUB reader designed for dialogue-heavy books. It helps you keep track of who is speaking by adding optional speaker labels to lines of dialogue, making long conversations easier to follow while you read. Everything is built around privacy and local control: - Import your own EPUB files - Read and organize books on your device - Use your own AI API key for optional speaker annotation - Keep book content, settings, and annotations on your device Key features: - Local EPUB library with fast import and reading progress - Reading Now and Library views for quick resume - Optional speaker labels for dialogue clarity - On-device, local-first workflow with no required account - Custom AI endpoint support using your own provider credentials - Adjustable reading appearance and themes - Local backup and restore for settings and library metadata TextLayer does not provide book content. You import your own EPUB files and control your own reading data.

Screenshots

PDF to EPUB4 screens
TextLayer Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextLayer Reader at none against PDF to EPUB's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF to EPUB sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TextLayer Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PDF to EPUB versus TextLayer Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF to EPUBTextLayer Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiryl Makarevich楠楠 高

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF to EPUB

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • ePub Maker - Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Yearly$24.991 Year
None

TextLayer Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF to EPUB free?
PDF to EPUB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextLayer Reader free?
TextLayer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF to EPUB or TextLayer Reader have ads?
Neither PDF to EPUB nor TextLayer Reader shows ads.

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