BookShelf Reader vs QuickRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BookShelf Reader
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BookShelf is a clean, distraction-free PDF reader built for people who love books. Import your files, track your reading, and organize your library exactly the way you want ā with no ads, no subscriptions, and no accounts required. READ YOUR WAY Scroll vertically or flip pages horizontally like a real book. Adjust brightness and switch between clean white and warm sepia mode. Every reading preference, covered. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR RULES View your books as a grid or a list. Sort by title, last read, or progress. Build custom reading lists ā To Read, Reading, Finished ā and organize everything with categories and favorites. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how many pages you've read, time spent reading, your current streak, and your 30-day reading chart. Stats that keep you motivated without getting in the way. BOOKMARKS & ANNOTATIONS Mark any page with a bookmark and write notes as you read. All your annotations are organized and easy to find when you need them. WORKS OFFLINE. ALWAYS. BookShelf works 100% offline. No internet connection required to read, organize, or track your progress. OPTIONAL CLOUD SYNC Sign in with Google to optionally sync your library, progress, bookmarks, and notes across all your devices. Your PDFs are backed up securely. Turn it off anytime ā your data stays on your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No trackers. No analytics SDKs. No behavioral data collection of any kind. If you never sign in, absolutely nothing leaves your device. AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Full app interface in both languages. Switch anytime from Settings. WHAT YOU GET ⢠Grid and list library views ⢠Horizontal page-flip and vertical scroll reading modes ⢠Warm sepia and brightness controls ⢠Bookmarks and text annotations ⢠Custom reading lists and categories ⢠Reading statistics and daily streaks ⢠30-day reading progress chart ⢠Optional cloud sync across devices ⢠PDF file backup and restore ⢠Dark mode support ⢠English and Spanish interface ⢠No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking BookShelf is made for readers who want a simple, beautiful app that respects their time and privacy.
QuickRead
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QuickRead turns your iPhone and iPad into the reading tool you always wanted: a beautiful PDF & book reader, a real notebook you can write on, and a speed-reading trainer ā in one app that works 100% offline. READ PDFs LIKE A KINDLE ⢠Any PDF reflows into clean book pages ⢠Turn pages with a paper-curl animation or scroll continuously ⢠Paper, sepia, light, dark and night themes ⢠Adjustable font size ā your page is always remembered A REAL NOTEBOOK ON YOUR PDFs ⢠Draw with pen and marker in 7 colors ⢠Highlight, underline or strike through any text ⢠Add shapes, arrows and typed margin notes ⢠Everything is saved INTO the PDF file itself ā your marks travel with the document ⢠Eraser and undo included TRAIN YOUR READING SPEED ⢠Focus mode flashes words at the optimal eye position (RSVP) ⢠Flow and Spotlight modes keep the whole page visible ⢠25ā1200 words per minute, rhythm pauses at punctuation ⢠Live statistics: words read, time, average WPM LISTEN IN ANY LANGUAGE ⢠On-device voices read along, word-synced ⢠The language is detected automatically IMPORT ANYTHING ⢠PDF, ePub, Markdown, TXT, RTF, DOCX ā or paste any text ⢠Everything stays on your device: no account, no cloud, no tracking QUICKREAD PRO Free includes 3 documents and all reading modes. Pro unlocks unlimited documents and the full notebook toolkit ā monthly, yearly, or one single lifetime purchase. Privacy: QuickRead collects no data. Your documents never leave your device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quickreadmac.com/ios/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://quickreadmac.com/ios/terms Privacy Policy: https://quickreadmac.com/ios/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookShelf Reader at none against QuickRead's 3. BookShelf Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QuickRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BookShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BookShelf Reader | QuickRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heyson Betancourt | Emrah Sinekli |
In-app purchases
BookShelf Reader
No in-app purchases
QuickRead
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99









