Comparison

ReadingUp vs Book Eating Dog

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

Head to head
About

ReadingUp

This app offers a distraction-free e-book reading experience with support for multiple file formats. It features iCloud sync for cross-device progress, customizable reading settings, and tools for organizing notes and highlights. Enjoy a pure reading journey without ads.

Highlights
  • Supports EPUB, TXT, MOBI, WORD, PDF
  • iCloud sync for cross-device reading
  • Smart highlighting and note organization
  • Customizable fonts, backgrounds, and page-turning
  • Immersive mode for focused reading
  • Export notes as PDF, TXT, Markdown
Features
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ReadingUp is a dedicated e-book reader designed for users who seek a pure reading experience.  We offer practical and concise features, supporting EPUB、TXT、MOBI、HTML、 WORD、and PDF formats, and seamless cross-device reading through iCloud sync.  Whether for learning, work, or leisure, ReadingUp meets your needs and allows you to focus on the content itself. Core Features Supports reading EPUB、TXT、MOBI、WORD、 and PDF files to meet your diverse reading needs. Highlight selected text automatically and add it to personal notes with one tap for easy organization and review. Display book covers on your bookshelf for a clear view of your collection. Export notes as PDF, TXT, and Markdown for easy sharing and archiving. Infinite scrolling for smooth cross-chapter reading. Optimized bottom spacing to reduce accidental touches and enhance reading comfort. Support for left and right page-turning, with the top menu bar hidden under the dynamic island to avoid disturbing your reading. Tap the table of contents to automatically enter immersive mode and focus on the content. Realistic page-turning sounds to enhance the reading experience. Simulated page-turning effects for EPUB, making e-book reading more vivid. Custom book categories for easy management of your bookshelf. Share books with one tap to exchange reading insights with friends. Receive books via AirDrop and save them directly to your bookshelf without complicated steps. Why Choose ReadingUp? No ads, no distractions, just a pure reading experience. iCloud sync keeps your books, notes, and reading progress up to date across all devices, allowing you to continue reading anytime, anywhere. Highly customizable: fonts, backgrounds, page-turning methods, spacing, and more are all under your control. Privacy-first: your data is stored in your iCloud, with no login required, ensuring security and reliability. Immersive mode, smart highlighting, and note organization make reading more efficient. Ideal For Users who seek a pure reading experience Students and professionals who need cross-device syncing Readers who enjoy organizing notes and knowledge E-book enthusiasts who want to customize their reading environment Download ReadingUp and start your journey of boundless reading. —Subscription Plans & Auto-Renewal Info Flexible Subscription Plans for Every Need! Choose the perfect plan for your goals with our diverse subscription options: * 1 Month: Ideal for project-based users * 1 Year: Best value for committed users * Lifetime: One-time purchase, forever access —Auto-Renewal Details: * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscriptions are billed monthly, or annually based on your chosen plan. * Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours before the current period ends (except Lifetime). * Renewal charges will be processed within 24 hours before the end of the current period, with the cost depending on your selected plan. * Manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal anytime via your Apple ID Account Settings. —Lifetime Membership Perks: * Pay once, unlock all features forever—no renewals, no hassle! Note: * Manage subscriptions at: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions — Privacy Policy please visit: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREt1SXJkbG9JYUFT * **Terms of use (EULA): * https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREdKR2ZwYUJaa1hr * **Terms of apple please visit: * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Questions? Get Coupon Discount code?Contact us at: https://x.com/createeem

About

Book Eating Dog

Transform your reading experience with an interactive game. A pixel dog devours words as you read, turning key terms into treats and distractions into challenges. Enjoy offline access to imported documents and a built-in library of public-domain books.

Highlights
  • Interactive word-eating game
  • Import PDF, EPUB, DOCX, Markdown, TXT
  • Text-to-speech narration
  • Offline reading
  • Built-in public-domain library
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Reading is the one thing your phone never made fun. Book Eating Dog fixes that. Open a book and a pixel dog trots along the line you are reading, eating each word as it goes. Important words turn into candy, so steer the dog into them. Distracting ones turn into bombs, so tap to jump. Finish a page and the whole thing has been devoured. WHY IT WORKS - The dog sets the pace, so you stop re-reading the same sentence. - Your eyes track a moving target instead of drifting off the page. - Key terms are highlighted automatically, so the words that matter get your attention first. READ WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE - Import PDF, EPUB, Word (.docx), Markdown and plain text. - Share a document or a web page from any other app straight into Book Eating Dog and start reading immediately. - Files are parsed on your device and stay on your own bookshelf. IT READS OUT LOUD Every line is spoken as the dog walks it, at a speed solved to match the walk, so the voice and the game never drift apart. Change the pace whenever you like and the narration follows. A LIBRARY, INCLUDED Outside mainland China, dozens of complete public-domain books ship with the app in English and Chinese. Full texts, not samples. Read them offline, right now, without an account. BUILT FOR FOCUS - No ads, no account, no tracking. - Works entirely offline. - Chunky pixel art and crisp retro sound. - Bilingual interface: English and Simplified Chinese. Feed the dog. Finish the book. MEMBERSHIP Unlock everything with Annual, an auto-renewing yearly subscription that starts with a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, or Lifetime, a one-time purchase. If you got Book Eating Dog before it moved to the subscription model, Lifetime is already unlocked for you. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase; with the free trial, you are charged when the trial ends unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Annual renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.greenwoodtechnology.co/products/book-eater/privacy?lang=en

Screenshots

ReadingUp4 screens
Book Eating Dog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Book Eating Dog at Free against ReadingUp's $1.99. Book Eating Dog also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). ReadingUp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Book Eating Dog is free to download; ReadingUp costs $1.99 up front. ReadingUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Book Eating Dog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadingUp ships an update every 2 days, Book Eating Dog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ReadingUp versus Book Eating Dog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadingUpBook Eating Dog
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乐祥 胡GreenWood Technology Limited

Customer experience

ReadingUp

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Book Eating Dog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ReadingUp

Subscriptions2
  • ReadingUp Premium - monthly$19.991 Month
  • ReadingUp Premium - yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadingUp Premium- lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

Book Eating Dog

Subscriptions1
  • 1-Year Pass3 Days trial$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is ReadingUp free?
ReadingUp costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Book Eating Dog free?
Book Eating Dog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadingUp or Book Eating Dog have ads?
Neither ReadingUp nor Book Eating Dog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadingUp or Book Eating Dog?
ReadingUp ships an update every 2 days, and Book Eating Dog every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReadingUp was updated on November 5, 2026 and Book Eating Dog on November 1, 2026.

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