Comparison

True Epub vs PDF Reader

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

Head to head
About

True Epub

This app allows you to easily open and read EPUB documents. Customize your reading experience by adjusting font size, adding highlights, and taking notes. Import files directly from your device or through the share menu.

Highlights
  • Open EPUB documents
  • Adjustable font size
  • Create highlights
  • Add notes
  • Import via Files app
  • Import via Share menu
Features
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True Epub is an EPUB reader built to help you open and read EPUB documents faster and more comfortably.
Import EPUBs directly from the Files app using the in-app Open button, or add them via the Share menu.
Adjust the font size for supplementary/reference content, create highlights and notes to capture what matters, and quickly revisit key parts later.

About

PDF Reader

Features
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PDF Reader — your clean, distraction-free companion for reading and annotating PDF documents on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're studying, reviewing contracts, or reading books, PDF Reader gives you the tools to engage with your documents — not just scroll through them. POWERFUL ANNOTATIONS - Highlight text in 6 colors — yellow, green, blue, orange, purple, and teal - Add notes anywhere on the page, with or without a text selection - Drop bookmarks to mark important pages instantly - Tap any annotation to view, edit, or delete it SMART LIBRARY - All your PDFs in one organized library - Automatic cover thumbnails generated from each document - See your last reading position at a glance - Swipe to remove documents you no longer need CLEAN READING EXPERIENCE - Smooth page-by-page navigation with swipe gestures - Full dark mode support — easy on the eyes at night - Remembers exactly where you left off in every document - Fast loading even for large PDF files PRIVATE BY DESIGN - All documents and annotations are stored locally on your device - No account required, no sign-in, no cloud uploads - Your reading data never leaves your phone BUILT FOR iOS - Optimized for iPhone and iPad - Supports iOS safe areas and dynamic text sizes - Available in English and Turkish PDF Reader is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents every day.

Screenshots

True Epub4 screens
PDF Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Reader at weekly against True Epub's fortnightly. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

True Epub ships an update fortnightly, PDF Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
True Epub versus PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue EpubPDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByung-woo HwangMehmet Tark Ozdemir

In-app purchases

None

True Epub

No in-app purchases

None

PDF Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is True Epub free?
True Epub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do True Epub or PDF Reader have ads?
Neither True Epub nor PDF Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, True Epub or PDF Reader?
True Epub ships an update fortnightly, and PDF Reader weekly. Most recently, True Epub was updated on September 29, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 17, 2026.

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