Comparison

UniBook vs Make Sense Reading

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

Head to head
About

UniBook

Features
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Tired of subscriptions? UniBook is a one-time-purchase reader for the EPUB, PDF, M4B, and MP3 files you own. Read and listen offline, keep your library organized, and pick up exactly where you left off. β€” WHY READERS CHOOSE UNIBOOK β€” PAY ONCE, READ FOR LIFE A single in-app purchase unlocks the full reader. No monthly plan and no automatic renewal. YOUR LIBRARY STAYS YOURS Import compatible DRM-free files through Files, iCloud Drive, or the Share extension. Your imported books remain on your device, UniBook does not upload your library, and no account is required. β€” FEATURES β€” EPUB READER β€’ Adjustable text size and reading themes β€’ Light, sepia, and dark reading themes β€’ Save highlights and quotes β€’ Share quotes as polished images β€’ Resume from your saved position β€’ See reading progress in the reader and your library PDF READER β€’ Native PDF viewing β€’ Page and progress tracking β€’ Saved position for reliable resume β€’ Progress visible alongside your other books AUDIOBOOK PLAYER β€’ M4B and MP3 audiobooks β€’ Single-file and multi-file books β€’ Playback speed from 0.5x to 2x β€’ Sleep timer β€’ Background playback and lock-screen controls β€’ Resume from your last position β€’ Chapter navigation LIBRARY MANAGEMENT β€’ Custom shelves and favorites β€’ Dedicated Reading and Finished shelves β€’ Active books stay easy to reach; completed books move to the end β€’ Import several compatible files from Files β€’ Add books and audiobooks from other apps with the Share extension β€’ Share or remove your own files at any time READING STATISTICS β€’ Daily reading and listening time β€’ Reading streaks and daily goals β€’ Yearly activity graph β€’ Year in Review SIRI β€’ Resume your last audiobook with the β€œPlay Last Audiobook” shortcut Supported formats: EPUB, PDF, M4B, MP3 UniBook is built for readers who manage their own digital library and want a focused, private reading experience without a recurring subscription. Note: UniBook is a reader app. It does not sell, distribute, or provide book content. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to use every file you import. DRM-protected files are not supported.

About

Make Sense Reading

Features
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"Make Sense Reading turns every reading session into a calm, focused ritual. Build a quiet sanctuary around your books, track everything you finish, and let a thoughtful AI companion help you choose what to read next. Whether you have ten minutes before bed or a full evening to lose yourself in a story, Make Sense Reading gives you the atmosphere and structure to actually finish books you start. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Focus Reading Sessions β€” pick a 10, 20, 30, or 45 minute timer and read without distractions, with gentle reminders when your session ends. β€’ Atmospheric Backgrounds β€” curate your mood with Warm Gradient, Cozy Room, Night Sky, or Minimal Dark scenes designed for deep focus. β€’ Personal Library β€” add every book you read with cover, author, and an editorial summary, and watch your shelf grow over the months. β€’ AI Reading Companion β€” discuss any page, get plot recaps, ask for recommendations based on what you already love. β€’ Reading Recommendations β€” curated articles on speed reading, choosing your next book, building a daily reading habit, and getting more from each page. β€’ Daily Inspiration β€” a fresh literary quote each morning to set the tone for your reading time. Reading should feel like a refuge, not another task on your list. Make Sense Reading is built for people who want to read more deeply, finish more books, and rediscover why they fell in love with reading in the first place. Download now and turn your next chapter into a sanctuary."

Screenshots

UniBook4 screens
Make Sense Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Make Sense Reading at none against UniBook's 1. Make Sense Reading also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. UniBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Make Sense Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
UniBook versus Make Sense Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniBookMake Sense Reading
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB66 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperDenis TroninVALTER DONA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UniBook

One-time1
  • UniBook Premium$49.99
None

Make Sense Reading

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniBook free?
UniBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Make Sense Reading free?
Make Sense Reading is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UniBook or Make Sense Reading have ads?
Neither UniBook nor Make Sense Reading shows ads.

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