Comparison

ZRead vs Bookhaven

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

Head to head
About

ZRead

A versatile reader for ebooks, PDFs, and comics. Supports numerous file formats including EPUB, MOBI, and CBZ. Offers a clean reading experience with privacy in mind.

Highlights
  • EPUB, PDF, TXT, FB2, MOBI, AZW support
  • CBZ, CBR, CB7 comic format support
  • Custom source integration
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Clean reading interface
Features
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Read ebooks, PDFs, and comics with ZRead. ZRead supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, FB2, MOBI, AZW, and comic formats including CBZ, CBR, and CB7. Privacy: https://zread.app/privacy Terms: https://zread.app/terms

About

Bookhaven

Features
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Bookhaven turns your iPhone or iPad into a focused home for the books you already own. Import PDF and EPUB files in a few taps and see them appear on a clean bookshelf right away. Keep reading momentum with saved position and chapter navigation that make every return session simple. Bookhaven is built for people who read local documents, study materials, novels, and long-form references across different formats. You add files once, organize them into collections, and open any title with controls that help you read comfortably for longer sessions. **Bring Your Library Together** Import multiple PDF and EPUB files at once and keep them in one place you control. Bookhaven watches its local Documents folder, so newly added files can appear without extra setup. **Organize by the Way You Read** Create custom collections for topics, classes, projects, or moods to keep your shelf tidy. Long-press actions let you move books into collections quickly, so your next read is always easy to find. **Resume Without Losing Context** Bookhaven remembers your last page in PDFs and your last locator in EPUBs for each title. You can jump back in confidently and continue exactly where you left off. **Navigate Chapters Faster** Open the table of contents to move through chapters and sections without endless scrolling. Search and refresh tools in contents view help you reach the right section when you need it. **Tune Reading Comfort** Adjust PDF fit and scrolling behavior to match the way you hold your device. For EPUB, choose theme, font size, and scroll mode to create a setup that feels natural for your eyes. Import your next book into Bookhaven and enjoy a local-first reading experience designed to stay clear, calm, and dependable every day.

Screenshots

ZRead4 screens
Bookhaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZRead at every 9 days against Bookhaven's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. ZRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Bookhaven sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZRead ships an update every 9 days, Bookhaven monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ZRead versus Bookhaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZReadBookhaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer光泽 赖Fishington Studios

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ZRead

Subscriptions2
  • ZRead Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ZRead Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Founding Member$6.99
  • ZRead Pro Lifetime$12.99
1 purchases

Bookhaven

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ZRead free?
ZRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookhaven free?
Bookhaven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZRead or Bookhaven have ads?
Neither ZRead nor Bookhaven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZRead or Bookhaven?
ZRead ships an update every 9 days, and Bookhaven monthly. Most recently, ZRead was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bookhaven on October 24, 2026.

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