# Wen Reader vs Book

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wen Reader at none against Book's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wen Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wen Reader | Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wen-reader/id6755988730/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 129 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857877811) | [Artem Dorozhkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798545981) |

## What reviewers say

### Wen Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wen-reader/id6755988730)

This app provides a clean, modern way for intermediate Chinese learners to read native-level EPUB books. It offers instant, context-aware dictionary definitions with a simple long-press and supports offline reading with customizable typography. Users can import their own EPUBs and utilize tools for sharing text to other learning apps.

**Highlights:** EPUB import and reading, Instant dictionary pop-ups, Offline CC-CEDICT definitions, Context-aware word segmentation, Text sharing to Pleco/ChatGPT, Simple navigation and auto-save

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-epub-pdf-and-fb2-reader/id6811408221)

This app supports multiple ebook formats and comics, allowing you to read them directly from your device without conversion. It includes features for tracking reading progress, taking notes, highlighting text, and translating passages. You can also listen to text-based books aloud and set daily reading goals to build a consistent habit.

**Highlights:** Supports 9 ebook and comic formats, Reads books aloud with text-to-speech, Built-in translation for passages, Reading tracker with stats and goals, Note-taking and highlighting, Opens files from various sources

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Book Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Book Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Book Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Book Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Book Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wen Reader free?

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

### Is Book free?

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

### Do Wen Reader or Book have ads?

Neither Wen Reader nor Book 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.*