# Blurb vs Ereader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blurb at none against Ereader's 3. Ereader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ereader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Blurb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blurb ships an update weekly, Ereader fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blurb | Ereader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader-book-reader-pdf-epub/id6760189525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARIGN LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832944278) | [启鹏 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845107614) |

## What reviewers say

### Blurb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurb-it/id6749934585)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ereader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ereader-book-reader-pdf-epub/id6760189525)

Organize, read, and manage all your documents and ebooks in one place. Supports various file formats, offers advanced reading customization, and includes powerful file processing and export features. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like night mode and adjustable spacing.

**Highlights:** Document organization with nested folders, TXT, PDF, and Word text extraction, Archive extraction (ZIP, RAR, 7z), Customizable reading experience (fonts, spacing, night mode), Automatic chapter division for TXT files, Batch document export and compression

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ereader monthly pro | $0.99 | per month |
| ereader yearly  pro | $6.99 | per year |
| ereader lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blurb free?

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

### Is Ereader free?

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

### Do Blurb or Ereader have ads?

Blurb shows ads; Ereader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blurb or Ereader?

Blurb ships an update weekly, and Ereader fortnightly. Most recently, Blurb was updated on October 6, 2026 and Ereader on October 6, 2026.

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