Comparison

Pocket Library vs Fanfic reader

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Library

Features
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'Pocket Library' is the most powerful comic and novel viewer that turns your smartphone and tablet into your perfect personal library. Enjoy various document formats like ZIP, CBZ, EPUB, PDF, and TXT quickly and comfortably. No need to hassle with cables to transfer files anymore. With our powerful network explorer, you can connect directly to your personal NAS or PC servers (WebDAV, FTP, SMB, etc.) to download files directly to your device! [Key Features] Ultimate Multi-Format Support • Supports comic archive files (ZIP, CBZ). • Standard EPUB support (Smartly detects comic-style EPUBs and automatically switches to a high-quality image viewer mode!). • PDF support with 'Image Extraction' (Extracts PDFs into high-quality images for comfortable reading like a comic book). • Text file (TXT) viewer support. Powerful Network Explorer & Direct Download (WebDAV / FTP / SFTP / SMB) • Fully supports WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, and SMB protocols. • Safely and quickly download files directly from your personal NAS or server to your device. • Enjoy your downloaded files with a seamless and blazing-fast offline reading experience, without needing an internet connection. Optimized Custom Viewer • Seamless ZIP/CBZ reading via background caching technology. • Supports all reading directions: right-to-left (Manga mode), vertical scrolling, and horizontal swiping. • Fully customizable touch zones (previous/next page areas) to suit your reading style. • Supports an eye-friendly e-paper mode optimized for E-Ink devices. Smart Personal Library Management • Create groups (folders) to neatly categorize and organize your added books. • Automatically remembers your last read position so you can resume exactly where you left off. Premium Benefits • Basic viewer and network features are absolutely free, allowing you to save up to 10 books in your smart library. • With a single, one-time Premium Upgrade, permanently unlock the 10-book storage limit to unlimited and completely remove all in-app banner ads! Now, enjoy your relaxing reading time anytime, anywhere with Pocket Library, without any complicated setups!

About

Fanfic reader

Features
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Unofficial fanfic reader Fanfic Reader is an unofficial personal reading app for iPhone and iPad. Keep your books, documents, and fanfiction in one library — and pick up right where you left off. NOT AFFILIATED with Archive of Our Own, authors, or publishers. You add and read your own content. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR FILES • Import from Files, Share sheet, iCloud Drive, or Wi‑Fi transfer on your local network • EPUB, FB2, MOBI, PDF, DJVU, CHM, Markdown, Office docs, comics (CBZ/CBR), and more • Open archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z) and read supported files inside • Collections, tags, favorites, reading stats, and full‑text search across your library A COMFORTABLE READER • Per‑book font, theme, and brightness • Bookmarks, highlights, and annotations • In‑book search • Text‑to‑speech with background audio AO3 DISCOVERY (optional) • Search works on Archive of Our Own • Browse in an in‑app browser, save a reading queue, and import EPUB to your library • Content on AO3 is provided by AO3/OTW under their own terms SYNC & EXTRAS • Optional iCloud sync for progress, annotations, and library data via Apple CloudKit • Home Screen widget: continue your last book • Share extension: send files straight into the app Fanfic Reader does not show ads, sell your data, or require an account with us. Internet is used only for features you choose (such as AO3 or Wi‑Fi transfer). Requires iOS 18.6 or later.

Screenshots

Pocket Library4 screens
Fanfic reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fanfic reader at none against Pocket Library's 1. Fanfic reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pocket Library's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fanfic reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Pocket Library versus Fanfic reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket LibraryFanfic reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDONGSOO LEEDaniil Zolotarev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Library

One-time1
  • Pocket Library Premium (Lifetime)$9.99
None

Fanfic reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Library free?
Pocket Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fanfic reader free?
Fanfic reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Library or Fanfic reader have ads?
Pocket Library shows ads; Fanfic reader does not.

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