Comparison

Next Paragraph vs Epub mix

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

Head to head
About

Next Paragraph

Features
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Most people don’t stop reading because they don’t like books.
They stop because they never find the right moment. Next Paragraph turns long books into something you can read naturally —
one paragraph at a time, right from your Home Screen. No feeds.
No streaks.
No pressure. Just the next paragraph, waiting for you. What it does How it works: • Add a large widget to your Home Screen
• Import a book or paste your own text
• Each time you look at your phone, you read one paragraph
• Tap once to move forward — no app opening required Reading becomes something that happens between moments, not a task you need to schedule. Why it’s different Designed for real life reading Unlike traditional reading apps, Next Paragraph doesn’t ask for long focus sessions. It’s built for:
• Busy days
• Short breaks
• Quiet moments
• Slow progress that actually lasts You don’t “finish chapters”.
You simply keep moving forward. Widget-first experience The Home Screen is the main reading space. The widget always remembers where you stopped.
Each tap gently moves you to the next paragraph. No notifications.
No reminders.
No guilt. Import your own content • Paste any text
• Import PDF books (one-time unlock)
• Clean paragraph segmentation, optimized for widgets Your content stays on your device. Privacy Your reading is private. • No accounts
• No tracking
• No cloud sync Everything stays on your phone. Who it’s for Next Paragraph is for people who: • Love books but rarely finish them
• Prefer thinking over skimming
• Enjoy slow, intentional reading
• Want reading to fit into daily life — not fight it

About

Epub mix

Features
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Epub Mix is a minimalist EPUB reader designed for those who value simplicity and focus. We believe that reading should be a distraction-free experience, which is why we’ve stripped away the clutter to give you exactly what you need. Why choose Epub Mix? • Full Control: Four discrete corner buttons manage navigation, font size, and night mode. Zero distractions while you read. • Always Offline: Perfect for travelers. Read your favorite books on a plane or in remote areas without needing an internet connection. • Simple Sharing: Easily import files and share your books with a simple swipe using AirDrop or other system tools. • Privacy First: No accounts, no data collection, no cloud syncing. Your books stay on your device. Mastery in seconds. Just open your EPUB file and let your stories fly with you.

Screenshots

Next Paragraph3 screens
Epub mix4 screens

Verdict

The call

Next Paragraph and Epub mix are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Next Paragraph versus Epub mix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext ParagraphEpub mix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文 华Michal Marcinkowski

In-app purchases

None

Next Paragraph

No in-app purchases

None

Epub mix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Next Paragraph free?
Next Paragraph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epub mix free?
Epub mix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Next Paragraph or Epub mix have ads?
Neither Next Paragraph nor Epub mix shows ads.

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