Comparison

Everbound vs PageEcho

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

Head to head
About

Everbound

This open-source ebook reader offers an immersive reading experience with full EPUB support, rich annotations, and customizable themes. Seamlessly sync your progress with KOReader and import books from cloud storage. Enjoy smart reading features like automatic resume and dictionary lookup.

Highlights
  • Full EPUB support
  • Rich annotations and highlighting
  • Customizable reading experience
  • KOReader sync support
  • WebDAV cloud integration
  • Smart reading features
  • Flexible file import
Features
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Everbound is an open-source ebook reader designed for immersive and deep reading experiences. KEY FEATURES -Full EPUB Support Enjoy rich, beautifully rendered EPUB books with professional typography and layout. -Rich Annotations & Highlighting Enhance your reading with multiple highlight colors and styles (highlight, underline, squiggly). Perfect for students, researchers, and avid readers who want to mark important passages. -Customizable Reading Experience • Adjust font size to your preference • Choose from multiple built-in themes optimized for day and night reading • Customize theme colors for a personalized experience • Fine-tune layout settings for maximum comfort -KOReader Sync Support Seamlessly synchronize your reading progress, notes, and bookmarks with KOReader devices and sync servers. Pick up where you left off across all your devices. -WebDAV Cloud Integration Import books directly from WebDAV servers for seamless cloud library access. Keep your entire library accessible from anywhere. -Smart Reading Features • Automatically resume from your last reading position • Volume key navigation for hands-free reading • Dictionary lookup with Wiktionary integration • Organize and manage your entire ebook library -Flexible File Import Import EPUB files from local storage or use the built-in file picker. Your books, your way. WHY EVERBOUND? Everbound combines the power of open-source software with a polished, native mobile experience. Whether you're a casual reader, a student, or a researcher, Everbound provides the tools you need for thoughtful, immersive reading. Built on the proven foliate-js rendering engine, Everbound delivers reliable performance and beautiful book rendering. The app is actively developed and open-source, meaning you can trust it with your library and contribute to its future. Perfect for: • Avid readers who want a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience • Students and researchers who need powerful annotation tools • KOReader users who want mobile sync capabilities • Anyone who values open-source software and privacy Start your reading journey with Everbound today. Your next great book is waiting.

About

PageEcho

This app offers a private, on-device eBook reading experience with AI-powered insights, summaries, and interactive Q&A. It features natural text-to-speech and supports various eBook formats, all without requiring servers or user accounts.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for insights and summaries
  • Offline natural text-to-speech
  • EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, PDF support
  • Distraction-free reading interface
  • Chapter-based navigation and TOC
  • Customizable themes, fonts, and spacing
  • 100% private, no servers or tracking
Features
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PageEcho — Read Together with AI A fully on-device eBook reader with offline AI and natural text-to-speech. No server. No accounts. No tracking. Your books and reading stay 100% private on your device. 1. Read Smarter — Fully On-Device PageEcho uses Apple Intelligence and local AI models to help you understand and explore books — without sending any content to external servers. Everything runs locally for speed, privacy, and peace of mind. • AI-powered chapter insights • Instant on-device summaries • Interactive book Q&A • Fast, private, and fully offline All processing is performed locally for maximum privacy and speed. 2. A Minimalist EBook Reader Designed for Focus A clean, distraction-free reading experience built for long sessions. Smooth chapter navigation, calm typography, and flexible layouts help you stay immersed. • EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, and PDF support • Chapter-based reading and TOC navigation • Custom themes, fonts, and spacing 3. Natural On-Device Text-to-Speech Listen to your books with high-quality, real-time speech synthesis — fully offline. • Powered by Supertonic, Kokoro and Apple system voices • Zero latency, no network required • Accurately reads numbers, dates, and complex text • Ideal for studying, commuting, or hands-free reading 4. AI Summaries and Smart Book Chat + AI Mind-Map Generate chapter summaries, clarify concepts, and explore deeper insights with fully offline AI. • Chapter summarization • Book discussion and Q&A • Topic and theme extraction • All processed locally on your device Your reading data is never uploaded or shared. 5. 100% Private by Design PageEcho is built around absolute privacy. • No servers • No accounts • No tracking or analytics • All AI features run locally on your device Your books, reading history, and activity never leave your device. Whether you’re studying literature, exploring classics, or simply reading for enjoyment, PageEcho provides a focused and intelligent reading environment without compromising privacy. 6. PageEcho Premium Unlock the full experience with unlimited access to advanced features. • Unlimited on-device text-to-speech • Unlimited AI summaries, chat, and mind maps • Monthly, yearly, or lifetime access options Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://page-echo.com/privacy

Screenshots

Everbound4 screens
PageEcho4 screens

Verdict

The call

Everbound and PageEcho both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of PageEcho's written reviews are positive against 50% of Everbound's. Everbound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PageEcho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Everbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Everbound against 4.0 for PageEcho. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Everbound's written reviews are positive against 93% of PageEcho's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Everbound versus PageEcho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEverboundPageEcho
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeighborhood Nerd, LLCharim kang

Customer experience

Everbound

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PageEcho

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Everbound

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PageEcho

Subscriptions2
  • PageEcho Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PageEcho Premium - Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • PageEcho Life-Time Access$29.99

Questions

Is Everbound free?
Everbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PageEcho free?
PageEcho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Everbound or PageEcho?
Everbound and PageEcho are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Everbound or PageEcho have ads?
Neither Everbound nor PageEcho shows ads.

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