PinyinEPUBReader vs Readvivo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinyinEPUBReader
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Pinyin EPUB Reader is an EPUB reader that can display Mandarin Pinyin and Cantonese (Yale) romanization directly above Chinese text in EPUB books. It is ideal for Chinese language learners, and of course it also supports reading EPUB books in other languages. Key Features • EPUB format support • Mandarin Pinyin / Cantonese (Yale) romanization display • Toggle Pinyin on/off • Adjustable text size and Pinyin size • Customizable right margin • Image, footnote, and table of contents support • Optimized display for Chinese learning • Supports non-Chinese EPUB books as well (Pinyin is applied only to Chinese EPUBs) Make your Chinese reading experience clearer and more enjoyable. Pinyin EPUB Reader brings learning and reading together.
Readvivo
Experience classic literature with a unique blend of art, narration, and original text. Enjoy beautifully illustrated scenes and AI-voiced characters that make reading effortless. Access free chapters of hundreds of renowned classics.
- Illustrated scenes in classical styles
- AI-voiced narration with distinct character voices
- Complete original text highlighted while reading
- Hundreds of renowned classics available
- Free chapters in every book
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A transformative reading experience blending art, audio, and the original text. You've always wanted to read the classics—the Odyssey, Shakespeare, The Count of Monte Cristo, War and Peace... But they can feel like a mountain you'll never climb. Audiobooks? Great, if your goal is a nap. Summaries? That's the plot with the poetry thrown away. Readvivo is different. We pair beautifully illuminated art, individually voiced narration, and the complete, word-for-word original text—so the great works read as effortlessly as scrolling your feed, without losing a single line. Rediscover the joy of reading. • Every scene illustrated to match the moment—AI-crafted in classical styles, with genuine masterworks in select titles • A distinct voice for every character, narrating every word—powered by state-of-the-art voice AI • Complete original text, highlighted as you read along • Committed to NO ADS—free chapters in every book • Hundreds of renowned classics, with more coming soon Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinyinEPUBReader at none against Readvivo's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Readvivo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. PinyinEPUBReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
PinyinEPUBReader ships an update fortnightly, Readvivo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinyinEPUBReader | Readvivo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TARO TATSUMI | ROMANTICISM INFERENCE LLC |
In-app purchases
PinyinEPUBReader
No in-app purchases
Readvivo
- Roma read monthly$8.991 Month
- Roma read yearly$69.991 Year









