# BookShelves eBook Reader vs noter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookShelves eBook Reader at 64% against noter's 0%. BookShelves eBook Reader also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookShelves eBook Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and noter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookShelves eBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookShelves eBook Reader has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of BookShelves eBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of noter's.

BookShelves eBook Reader ships an update every 8 days, noter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookShelves eBook Reader | noter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noter-epub-reader-and-annotator/id6760678747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CPE Verm. GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863249600) | [Rajiv Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885677792) |

## What reviewers say

### BookShelves eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973)

This app allows you to read EPUB, PDF, and comic books with access to over 1.5 million free public domain books. Organize your library, customize your reading experience with multiple themes and fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** 1.5 million+ free books, EPUB, PDF, and comic reader, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud sync across devices, Smart library management, Highlighting and note-taking, Export highlights

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### noter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noter-epub-reader-and-annotator/id6760678747)

This app allows users to read EPUB and PDF files, offering extensive annotation features with Apple Pencil support. Users can highlight, draw, and add margin notes, then export their annotations. It also supports Calibre integration and customizable reading themes.

**Highlights:** Apple Pencil annotation, Highlight and markup text, Add margin notes, Export annotations as PDF, Calibre library integration, Customizable reading themes, Browse online catalogs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| noter Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| noter Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| noter Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookShelves eBook Reader free?

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

### Is noter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookShelves eBook Reader or noter?

BookShelves eBook Reader is rated higher. BookShelves eBook Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while noter averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do BookShelves eBook Reader or noter have ads?

Neither BookShelves eBook Reader nor noter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookShelves eBook Reader or noter?

BookShelves eBook Reader ships an update every 8 days, and noter weekly. Most recently, BookShelves eBook Reader was updated on October 28, 2026 and noter on October 24, 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.*