# noter vs EPUB Reader

The clearest difference is rating: EPUB Reader at 5.0 against noter's 2.0. EPUB Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). noter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. noter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and EPUB Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

noter ships an update weekly, EPUB Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | noter | EPUB Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noter-epub-reader-and-annotator/id6760678747/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-and-fb2/id6780233015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajiv Green](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885677792) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### noter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noter-epub-reader-and-annotator/id6760678747)

This app allows users to read EPUB and PDF files, offering extensive annotation features with Apple Pencil support. Users can highlight, draw, and add margin notes, then export their annotations. It also supports Calibre integration and customizable reading themes.

**Highlights:** Apple Pencil annotation, Highlight and markup text, Add margin notes, Export annotations as PDF, Calibre library integration, Customizable reading themes, Browse online catalogs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| noter Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| noter Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| noter Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-and-fb2/id6780233015)

This app allows you to import and read your DRM-free ebook files locally. It supports various formats and offers customizable reading settings for a personalized offline experience. You can also search, highlight, and annotate your books.

**Highlights:** Import DRM-free EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, TXT, Offline reading with no account, Customizable text and themes, Full-book search and highlighting, Chapter navigation and progress tracking, Export notes and highlights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is noter free?

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

### Is EPUB Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, noter or EPUB Reader?

EPUB Reader is rated higher. noter averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EPUB Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do noter or EPUB Reader have ads?

EPUB Reader shows ads; noter does not.

### Which is updated more often, noter or EPUB Reader?

noter ships an update weekly, and EPUB Reader every 2 months. Most recently, noter was updated on October 13, 2026 and EPUB Reader on October 16, 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.*