# CYOA vs EPUB Reader

The clearest difference is rating: EPUB Reader at 4.7 against CYOA's 1.0. EPUB Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CYOA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and EPUB Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPUB Reader has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CYOA ships an update every 3 months, EPUB Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CYOA | EPUB Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyoa/id6754532778/reviews) | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Walsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838615904) | [PETR JAHODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869867188) |

## What reviewers say

### CYOA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyoa/id6754532778)

Create and play interactive text-based adventure stories. Write your own narratives with unlimited chapters and dynamic choices, or explore stories created by others. Save your progress and resume anytime.

**Highlights:** Write custom text adventures, Play interactive stories, Unlimited chapters and scenes, Dynamic choices, Bookmark progress, Background images

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 month) | $0.49 | per month |


### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605)

Customize your reading experience with extensive font and layout options. Effortlessly manage your library, track reading habits, and enjoy eye-care features. Sync your books across devices via cloud storage without proprietary lock-in.

**Highlights:** 200+ built-in fonts and custom font import, Adjustable text and layout settings, Smart dark mode with intelligent image inversion, 20-20-20 eye health reminders, Library management for 5,000+ books, Cloud sync via iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Highlighting, notes, and bookmarking, Reading progress tracking and goal setting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly – Launch Price | $12.49 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime – Launch Price | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CYOA free?

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

### Is EPUB Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CYOA or EPUB Reader?

EPUB Reader is rated higher. CYOA averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EPUB Reader averages 4.7 from 48 ratings.

### Do CYOA or EPUB Reader have ads?

Neither CYOA nor EPUB Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CYOA or EPUB Reader?

CYOA ships an update every 3 months, and EPUB Reader every 5 days. Most recently, CYOA was updated on October 14, 2026 and EPUB Reader on October 16, 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.*