Comparison

epup vs PagePaws

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

Head to head
About

epup

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
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Struggling to focus on reading? Epup turns your reading list into a rewarding RPG journey. READ TO GROW Import your favorite EPUB/PDF files or discover public domain classics. Every page you turn earns you Ink and XP. Track your reading time and use your progress to evolve your virtual companion and unlock rewards. YOUR COMPANIONS & SKILLS Adopt from 11 unique companions including Papyrus (the loyal dog), Folio (the curious cat), Vellum (the magical dragon), Phoenix (the legendary firebird), and more. Each pet has unique skills with 4 upgradeable tiers that boost your reading with timed bonuses, XP multipliers, ink generation, and special abilities. COZY CREATIVITY & HOUSING • Your Dream House: Build and upgrade across 6 tiers (Cottage → Palace) with 30 levels. Unlock up to 3 rooms as you progress. • Decorate: Craft 60+ furniture items from common to legendary rarity. Place furniture with XP, ink, and drop rate buffs. • Island Customization: Design your island with roads, trees, flowers, beaches, and structures. • Gardening: Plant crops, flowers, and herbs. Flowers provide passive buffs while cooking ingredients. • Cooking: Master 18+ recipes with food buffs for XP, ink, hunger, and special effects. ADVENTURES & SOCIAL • Expeditions: Send pets on 4 expeditions (Whispering Woods to Dragon Peak) for rare resources. • Social System: Make friends, join clubs, and progress through friendship tiers. Even marry your best friend with upgradeable rings. • Seasonal Events: Participate in limited-time events with special quests and themed furniture. FEATURES: • Customizable E-Reader (Fonts, Themes, Dark Mode, Vertical Scrolling) • Interactive Pet System (Hunger, Mood, Evolution, Unique Skills) • Expandable House System (30 levels, 6 tiers, multi-room decorating) • Island Decoration System (roads, nature, structures) • Furniture Crafting (60+ items with rarity tiers and buffs) • Gardening (crops, flowers, herbs with passive buffs) • Cooking (18+ recipes with food buffs) • Expeditions (4 locations with scaling rewards) • Social Features (friends, clubs, marriage system) • Seasonal Events (limited-time quests and rewards) • Inkwell Lab Mini-Games (5 cognitive games) • Reading Stats Tracker (Total Time Read) • Daily Quests & Achievements (streaks, wealth, decorator, library, and more)

About

PagePaws

Features
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Turn reading into a cozy daily ritual with PagePaws. Choose your book, start a focused reading session, and settle in with Kyro—your cat companion who stays by your side, page after page. Whether you read alone or quietly alongside friends, PagePaws makes it easier to slow down, focus, and return to your books. - MAKE TIME FOR READING • Start timed reading sessions in seconds • Keep track of your current, paused, and finished books • Set gentle reminders for your daily reading time • Build a reading routine at your own pace - CREATE YOUR PERFECT ATMOSPHERE • Mix relaxing sounds like rain, a fireplace, ocean waves, and cat purring • Customize your cat and reading space • Earn fish after reading sessions and use them to unlock new items - READ WITH FRIENDS • Add friends using a private friend code • Keep your sessions private or open them to friends • Join a friend’s session while each of you reads your own book • Share a quiet moment together—without feeds, likes, or distractions - SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Review your reading time and completed sessions • Explore clear charts and your recent reading history • Watch small reading moments grow into a lasting habit PagePaws is made for readers who want a calmer, warmer way to focus—whether that means finishing one more chapter, reading a few pages before bed, or simply spending more time with the books they love. Open your book, get cozy, and let Kyro keep you company. Some customization options, ambient sounds, rewards, and reading insights require PagePaws Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

epup4 screens
PagePaws4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: epup at none against PagePaws's 3. epup also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. PagePaws sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. epup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
epup versus PagePaws: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterepupPagePaws
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaries RamdhaniGramos Imeri

In-app purchases

None

epup

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PagePaws

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is epup free?
epup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PagePaws free?
PagePaws is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do epup or PagePaws have ads?
Neither epup nor PagePaws shows ads.

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