# Morph Books vs Open Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Open Reader at 5.0 against Morph Books's 4.1. Open Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Morph Books's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morph Books sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Open Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morph Books has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Morph Books ships an update every 2 days, Open Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morph Books | Open Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morph-books/id6760332618/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-reader-epub-and-pdf/id6822322830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 280 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amin Sweiti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826219572) | [Paul Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883603199) |

## What reviewers say

### Morph Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morph-books/id6760332618)

This app allows you to read and listen to books with natural AI voices. It supports EPUB imports, offers a distraction-free reading experience, and enables simultaneous reading and listening for enhanced retention. An AI assistant can answer questions about your books, and you can track your reading progress.

**Highlights:** Import EPUBs and web articles, AI-powered text-to-speech, Simultaneous reading and listening, RSVP reading mode, AI assistant for book questions, Reading progress tracking, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morph Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Morph Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Open Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-reader-epub-and-pdf/id6822322830)

This app allows you to read your own EPUB, PDF, and CBZ files without converting them. It saves your progress automatically and offers extensive customization for text and background settings. Access your books directly from the Files app and enjoy offline reading.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB, PDF, and CBZ files, Automatic page saving, Customizable text and backgrounds, Offline reading support, Direct file access via Files app, No ads or in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morph Books free?

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

### Is Open Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Morph Books or Open Reader?

Open Reader is rated higher. Morph Books averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Open Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Morph Books or Open Reader have ads?

Morph Books shows ads; Open Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Morph Books or Open Reader?

Morph Books ships an update every 2 days, and Open Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Morph Books was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open Reader on October 26, 2026.

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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.*