# epup vs Marginalia E

The clearest difference is rating: Marginalia E at 5.0 against epup's 4.3. Marginalia E also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). epup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marginalia E sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. epup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marginalia E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: epup has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of epup's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marginalia E's.

epup ships an update fortnightly, Marginalia E every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | epup | Marginalia E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epup-book-tracker/id6757599559/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-e-book-reader/id6786065821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Haries Ramdhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867754702) | [FURKAN TURGUT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786065823) |

## What reviewers say

### epup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epup-book-tracker/id6757599559)

Transform reading into an engaging RPG where every page read helps your virtual pet grow and unlock rewards. Customize your pet's skills, build and decorate your dream house, and explore social features and seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB/PDF files, Virtual pet evolution, House building and decoration, Island customization, Gardening and cooking, Social features and clubs, Seasonal events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Marginalia E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marginalia-e-book-reader/id6786065821)

Transform passive reading into active learning with this app. It functions as an EPUB and PDF reader with powerful note-taking and annotation tools, all stored locally for maximum privacy. Export your notes in Markdown format for seamless integration with other productivity tools.

**Highlights:** Personal EPUB and PDF library, Keyboard and stylus annotation, Multi-color highlighting, Smart book navigation, Customizable reading experience, Offline-first and privacy-focused, Markdown note exporting

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marginalia Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Marginalia Pro - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Marginalia Pro Life Time | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is epup free?

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

### Is Marginalia E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, epup or Marginalia E?

Marginalia E is rated higher. epup averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Marginalia E averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do epup or Marginalia E have ads?

Neither epup nor Marginalia E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, epup or Marginalia E?

epup ships an update fortnightly, and Marginalia E every 8 days. Most recently, epup was updated on October 10, 2026 and Marginalia E on October 7, 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.*