SyncBooks! vs Fanfic reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SyncBooks!
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SyncBooks! is a multilingual ebook reader that unlocks the “depth” of classic literature with cutting-edge technology. It’s more than just reading – it’s listening, comparing, and learning. Experience public domain masterpieces in a more profound way. 【Key Features】 ・Sentence-by-Sentence Audio Sync Synchronizes text and audio on a sentence-by-sentence basis. The current reading location is highlighted in real-time, allowing you to follow along with both your eyes and ears. ・Multilingual Parallel Display Equipped with high-quality translations powered by LLM. Freely switch between the main and sub languages for a display tailored to your learning style. ・Two Reading Modes Read-Along Mode: An active reading experience synchronized with audio. Novel Mode: A focused reading experience with minimal distractions. ・Audio System Includes recorded narration for original English texts, and utilizes device’s text-to-speech for translated versions, ensuring seamless listening. ・Dictionary Integration Simply tap a word to display the iOS standard dictionary. Check meanings without interrupting your reading flow. ・Public Domain Works Features a curated collection of classic literature with a design optimized for comfortable reading. 【About the Translation】 The translation for this app was generated by AI (LLM). It may contain inaccuracies or unnatural phrasing depending on the context. Please use it as an aid to understanding the original text. 【Recommended for】 ・Those who want to learn a language through literature. ・Those who want to efficiently engage in extensive and intensive reading. ・Those who want to deepen their understanding by comparing original texts and translations. ・Those who want to build a collection of classic works.
Fanfic reader
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fanfic reader at 18.6 against SyncBooks!'s 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SyncBooks! | Fanfic reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | koji ozono | Daniil Zolotarev |
In-app purchases
SyncBooks!
No in-app purchases
Fanfic reader
No in-app purchases
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