# EPUB Reader vs iRead

The clearest difference is rating: iRead at 5.0 against EPUB Reader's 4.7. EPUB Reader's advantage is 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 iRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

EPUB Reader ships an update every 5 days, iRead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPUB Reader | iRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 207 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PETR JAHODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869867188) | [Shuhui Sheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766) |

## 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 |


### iRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940)

Listen to your EPUB, TXT, and MOBI books with natural-sounding voices, completely offline. Import your existing library and enjoy background playback with lock screen controls. A Pro version unlocks premium voices with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Listen to EPUB, TXT, MOBI aloud, Natural neural voices, Fully offline operation, Background playback, Import from Files/Share Sheet, Light/dark themes, Library management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRead Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPUB Reader free?

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

### Is iRead free?

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

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

iRead is rated higher. EPUB Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while iRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EPUB Reader or iRead have ads?

Neither EPUB Reader nor iRead shows ads.

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

EPUB Reader ships an update every 5 days, and iRead every 3 days. Most recently, EPUB Reader was updated on October 20, 2026 and iRead 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.*