Comparison

Wen Reader vs Ebook Reader

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

Head to head
About

Wen Reader

Features
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Built out of a genuine love for learning Chinese, Wen Reader gives intermediate readers a clean, modern way to read native-level books while getting context-aware dictionary definitions with a simple long-press. Import your own EPUBs, read with great typography, and stay fully offline. Features: - EPUB Import & Smooth Reading: open standard EPUB files from Files, with fast pagination powered by Readium and adjustable margins, fonts, and line spacing. - Instant Dictionary Pop-Ups: long-press any Chinese text to see an inline definition panel using offline CC-CEDICT data. - Lightweight On-Device ML: context-aware word boundary segmentation and dictionary definition ranking. - Context & Sharing Tools: quickly copy the selected word, sentence, or paragraph, or send text to Pleco or ChatGPT (when installed) for deeper explanation. - Simple, Focused Navigation: tap the book title to browse the table of contents, and Wen Reader automatically saves your reading position as you go. Who is Wen Reader For? - Readers who can understand native Chinese text with some effort. - Learners who want a modern, clean EPUB reading experience without distractions. - Users who benefit from quick dictionary support but do not need the full ecosystem of flashcards, handwriting input, OCR, etc. Privacy - No analytics, no tracking, and no personal data collection. - No external API calls. - Everything stays on your device. Open Source & Licenses - Wen Reader uses open dictionary, models, and library components. - Full license information is available inside the app under About → Licenses. Support - Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Feel free to contact me at oliverzh2000@gmail.com. Or visit github.com/oliverzh2000/wen-reader to open an issue.

About

Ebook Reader

Features
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Ebook Reader is your personal reading companion — import your own EPUB and PDF books, read beautifully, and build lasting reading habits. POWERFUL READER · Import EPUB and PDF files directly from Files, iCloud Drive, or any share sheet · Smooth paginated reading with 12 typefaces, adjustable font size, line spacing, and margins · 5 reading themes: White, Sepia, Gray, Dark, and Night Blue · System, Light, or Dark appearance — your eyes, your choice · Organize books into custom shelves alongside smart lists (Reading, Completed, Favorites) HIGHLIGHTS & NOTES · Highlight in 4 colors: Yellow, Green, Blue, and Pink · Add personal notes to any highlight · Bookmark any page and jump back instantly · Full-text search within any book · Export all highlights as Markdown, plain text, or a shareable image card READING GOALS & STATS · Set a daily reading goal (minutes per day) · Streak tracking — build your reading habit day by day · Home screen widget shows today's progress and streak at a glance · 90-day activity heatmap and detailed session history AI BOOK ASSISTANT · Ask anything about the book you're reading — in Vietnamese or English · Powered by Claude AI for thoughtful, context-aware answers · Understand difficult passages, explore themes, or quiz yourself DISCOVER FREE CLASSICS · Browse thousands of free public-domain books via Project Gutenberg · Download directly into your library with one tap SYNC & BACKUP · iCloud sync keeps highlights, bookmarks, and reading progress up to date across all your devices · Daily reading reminders — set your preferred time SOCIAL READING · See what your friends are reading · Follow readers with similar tastes · Share your favorite highlights publicly LANGUAGES · Interface available in 10 languages: Vietnamese, English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese

Screenshots

Wen Reader2 screens
Ebook Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ebook Reader at 16.0 against Wen Reader's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Wen Reader versus Ebook Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWen ReaderEbook Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver ZhangBees Studio

In-app purchases

None

Wen Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Ebook Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wen Reader free?
Wen Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ebook Reader free?
Ebook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wen Reader or Ebook Reader have ads?
Neither Wen Reader nor Ebook Reader shows ads.

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