Comparison

EPUB & PDF Reader vs Albert

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

Head to head
About

EPUB & PDF Reader

This app allows you to read EPUB and PDF files with automatic tracking of your reading progress, speed, and streaks. It offers a consistent reading experience for both formats and lets you save favorite quotes with reminders.

Highlights
  • EPUB and PDF reading
  • Automatic reading statistics
  • Track reading progress and streaks
  • Save and revisit favorite quotes
  • Offline access to books
  • Consistent reading experience
Features
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Readgio: Smart EPUB & PDF Reader with Built-in Statistics Read your own EPUB and PDF books. Your progress, speed and streaks are tracked automatically - no manual logging required. True Book Experience for EPUB & PDF: • EPUB support • PDF books displayed like real books • Same reading experience for EPUB and PDF • Import your own files • Offline access Unlike most apps, PDF files are not treated as plain documents - they are read in the same immersive reader as EPUB books. Automatic Reading Statistics: • Reading progress • Daily streaks • Reading speed • Detailed statistics • Insights into your reading habits Just read — and your data updates automatically. Save Quotes & Get Reminded: • Highlight and save your favorite quotes. • Receive gentle reminders that bring meaningful passages back to you. Revisit the ideas that matter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Albert

Features
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Albert is a thoughtful reading companion for people who like to track their reading. Import EPUBs, PDFs, follow along with paper books, and watch your reading life take shape over time. READ • Built-in EPUB reader with custom fonts, themes, and text sizing • Built-in PDF reader • Pick up exactly where you left off • Highlights, notes, and quotes alongside the text • Get a recap of the story so far if you're returning to a book after a while CAPTURE • Every session, highlight, and note in one timeline • Organised chapter by chapter — see how each part landed • Quick mood reactions per chapter ORGANIZE • Import EPUB and PDF files from anywhere on your device • Group books into albums by mood or reading list • Currently reading, stash, and finished sections • Search your whole collection BUILD THE HABIT • Weekly minute and yearly book goals • 13-week consistency grid for your streak • Gentle reminders so you don't lose the habit — — — — — ALBERT READER (Premium) • Advanced statistics — reading persona (Evening Bookworm, Night Owl…), mood maps, reading velocity, session distribution, and calendar heat-maps. • Physical book tracking — live session timer with Lock Screen presence, manual progress logging, and a chapter-by-chapter timeline for the books in your hand. • Export your library — CSV, JSON, or Markdown. Your highlights, notes, sessions, and statistics are yours to keep. • Support a tiny indie app. • iCloud sync and more features support coming soon! — — — — — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

EPUB & PDF Reader4 screens
Albert4 screens

Verdict

The call

EPUB & PDF Reader and Albert are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. EPUB & PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Albert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPUB & PDF Reader ships an update fortnightly, Albert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EPUB & PDF Reader versus Albert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPUB & PDF ReaderAlbert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnna SadnovaDominika Gajdova

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EPUB & PDF Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Pro: monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro: annual14 Days trial$25.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro: lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Albert

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly reader$2.991 Month
  • Yearly reader7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is EPUB & PDF Reader free?
EPUB & PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albert free?
Albert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EPUB & PDF Reader or Albert have ads?
Neither EPUB & PDF Reader nor Albert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPUB & PDF Reader or Albert?
EPUB & PDF Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Albert every 3 weeks. Most recently, EPUB & PDF Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and Albert on October 17, 2026.

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