Comparison

Sapling vs Book

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

Head to head
About

Sapling

Features
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Sapling is a focused reading app for iPhone. Import your books, documents, and PDFs — then read at your own pace, listen hands-free in audiobook mode, or let Sapling pace you word by word. Read your way Choose scrolling or paginated reading. In scrolling mode, Sapling can pace you word by word and dim everything but the lines you're reading. Adjust font, size, spacing, and theme to build your perfect reading environment. Listen, hands-free Turn any book or document into an audiobook. Sapling reads aloud with natural voices and follows along word by word, with full lock-screen and Control Center controls and background playback — so you can listen on a walk, on your commute, or with the screen off. Stay in the text Highlight passages, add notes, and drop bookmarks — all stored locally, no account required. Jump to any chapter, revisit your highlights, or search within a document from the reader menu. Build the habit Set a daily reading goal and keep your streak going. A reading-activity calendar and per-book stats — time spent, days read, reading speed — show your progress over time. Your library, your files Import EPUB, PDF, and plain text from Files or any app, including EPUBs with inline images. Sapling keeps everything private — nothing leaves your device. Features • Audiobook mode — listen to any book or document read aloud • Natural text-to-speech with voice selection • Background playback with lock-screen & Control Center controls • Word-by-word speed reading with adjustable WPM • Paginated and scrolling reading modes • Focus mode that dims around the current line • Daily reading goals, streaks, and an activity calendar • Per-book reading stats • Highlights with color and notes • Bookmarks with optional notes • In-document search • Chapter navigation • EPUB inline images • Light, dark, and sepia themes • Fully offline — no account, no tracking

About

Book

Features
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Book opens the ebooks you already own and turns reading into a habit. One app for EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, PDF, TXT, DOCX, RTF and CBZ comics, with a reading tracker, text to speech and translation built in. OPENS WHAT OTHER READERS CAN'T • 9 formats: EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT, MOBI, AZW3, RTF, DOCX and CBZ comics • Add books from the Files app, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, Mail, Safari or any app with Share • No conversion, no account, no upload. Books stay on your device and open offline READ YOUR WAY • Font, text size, spacing, light and dark themes • Your place is saved in every book • Hold any word to highlight it or leave a note LISTEN WHEN YOU CAN'T READ • Text to speech reads text-based books aloud, so the story goes on while you cook, commute or rest your eyes HIGHLIGHTS, NOTES & QUOTES • Save the best lines and keep notes for each book • Share quotes as cards ready for Instagram and Stories TRANSLATE ANY PASSAGE • Tap a word or a paragraph to translate it without leaving the page. Read in the original without a dictionary A READING TRACKER THAT MOTIVATES • Minutes, pages and sessions counted automatically while you read • Books finished this week, month and year, hours read, longest session • A forecast of how many books you will finish at your current pace • Weekly report and reading calendar BUILD A DAILY HABIT • Set a daily goal in minutes and keep your streak alive • A gentle reminder at the time you choose • Achievements and shareable recaps PAPER BOOKS COUNT TOO • Add a paper book, start the reading timer and log pages, no file needed WIDGETS & SIRI • Home Screen widgets: today's goal, achievements and continue reading • "Continue reading in Book" opens your page. Start or stop the reading timer with Siri and Shortcuts BOOK PRO Book is free to download. The free version holds up to 5 books. Book Pro removes the limit and unlocks read aloud, translation, extra fonts and themes, and full stats with monthly and yearly views, reading calendar and pace. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and are managed in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://appassistance.services/book/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://appassistance.services/book/privacy/ Finish the books you already have. Download Book and start reading today.

Screenshots

Sapling4 screens
Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sapling at none against Book's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Book sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sapling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Sapling versus Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaplingBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJelle Van EyckArtem Dorozhkin

In-app purchases

None

Sapling

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Book

Subscriptions4
  • Book Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Book Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Book Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
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  • Book Pro Annual1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Book Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Sapling free?
Sapling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Book free?
Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sapling or Book have ads?
Neither Sapling nor Book shows ads.

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