# Everbound vs ZRead

The clearest difference is rating: ZRead at 5.0 against Everbound's 4.0. Everbound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Everbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Everbound | ZRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbound-ebook-reader/id6755705248/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zread-epub-reader/id6758880626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neighborhood Nerd, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855736230) | [光泽 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873981179) |

## What reviewers say

### Everbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everbound-ebook-reader/id6755705248)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zread-epub-reader/id6758880626)

A versatile reader for ebooks, PDFs, and comics. Supports numerous file formats including EPUB, MOBI, and CBZ. Offers a clean reading experience with privacy in mind.

**Highlights:** EPUB, PDF, TXT, FB2, MOBI, AZW support, CBZ, CBR, CB7 comic format support, Custom source integration, Privacy-focused design, Clean reading interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZRead Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ZRead Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Founding Member | $6.99 | one-time |
| ZRead Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Everbound free?

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

### Is ZRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Everbound or ZRead?

ZRead is rated higher. Everbound averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ZRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Everbound or ZRead have ads?

Neither Everbound nor ZRead shows ads.

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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.*