# BookShelves eBook Reader vs Volume.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Volume. at 100% against BookShelves eBook Reader's 62%. Volume. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). BookShelves eBook Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookShelves eBook Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Volume. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Volume. holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. 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: 62% of BookShelves eBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Volume.'s.

BookShelves eBook Reader ships an update every 8 days, Volume. every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookShelves eBook Reader | Volume. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume/id6782785495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [CPE Verm. GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863249600) | [Morgan Archer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860108202) |

## 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 |


### Volume.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume/id6782785495)

This app is a privacy-focused audiobook player for self-hosted libraries. It offers chapter-first playback, multi-server support, and customizable design, all without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Multi-server and multi-account support, Chapter-first playback, Undo last skip functionality, CarPlay and AirPlay integration, iCloud sync across devices, Offline listening, Advanced playback controls, Bookmarks and notes with export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookShelves eBook Reader free?

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

### Is Volume. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookShelves eBook Reader or Volume.?

Volume. is rated higher. BookShelves eBook Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Volume. averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BookShelves eBook Reader or Volume. have ads?

Neither BookShelves eBook Reader nor Volume. shows ads.

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

BookShelves eBook Reader ships an update every 8 days, and Volume. every 5 weeks. Most recently, BookShelves eBook Reader was updated on October 30, 2026 and Volume. on October 28, 2026.

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