# EPUB Reader vs noter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EPUB Reader at 83% against noter's 0%. EPUB Reader also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EPUB Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and noter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPUB Reader has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of EPUB Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of noter's.

EPUB Reader ships an update every 5 days, noter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPUB Reader | noter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noter-epub-reader-and-annotator/id6760678747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PETR JAHODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869867188) | [Rajiv Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885677792) |

## What reviewers say

### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605)

Customize your reading experience with extensive font and layout options. Effortlessly manage your library, track reading habits, and enjoy eye-care features. Sync your books across devices via cloud storage without proprietary lock-in.

**Highlights:** 200+ built-in fonts and custom font import, Adjustable text and layout settings, Smart dark mode with intelligent image inversion, 20-20-20 eye health reminders, Library management for 5,000+ books, Cloud sync via iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Highlighting, notes, and bookmarking, Reading progress tracking and goal setting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly – Launch Price | $12.49 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime – Launch Price | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


### noter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noter-epub-reader-and-annotator/id6760678747)

This app allows users to read EPUB and PDF files, offering extensive annotation features with Apple Pencil support. Users can highlight, draw, and add margin notes, then export their annotations. It also supports Calibre integration and customizable reading themes.

**Highlights:** Apple Pencil annotation, Highlight and markup text, Add margin notes, Export annotations as PDF, Calibre library integration, Customizable reading themes, Browse online catalogs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| noter Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| noter Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| noter Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPUB Reader free?

EPUB Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is noter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EPUB Reader or noter?

EPUB Reader is rated higher. EPUB Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while noter averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EPUB Reader or noter have ads?

Neither EPUB Reader nor noter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EPUB Reader or noter?

EPUB Reader ships an update every 5 days, and noter weekly. Most recently, EPUB Reader was updated on October 16, 2026 and noter on October 13, 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.*