# UniReader vs Bookshelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookshelf at none against UniReader's 3. Bookshelf also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). UniReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bookshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | UniReader | Bookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guglielmo Pasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/417854438) | [HYUK NAMKUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869906044) |

## What reviewers say

### UniReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unireader-multi-format-reader/id6759504986)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UniReader Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| UniReader Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| UniReader Premium Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-comic-ebook-pdf/id6761722274)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UniReader free?

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

### Is Bookshelf free?

Bookshelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do UniReader or Bookshelf have ads?

Bookshelf shows ads; UniReader does not.

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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.*