Comparison

Readori vs File Reader

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

Head to head
About

Readori

This app offers an immersive reading experience with extensive customization options for e-books and audiobooks. Access a vast library of public domain classics, manage your personal collection, and track your reading progress with a unique cultivation system.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free reading experience
  • Rich theme and font customization
  • Access to public domain books (EPUB)
  • Stream public domain audiobooks (LibriVox)
  • Smart library management
  • Cultivation level system for engagement
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
Features
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Readori is a personal reading app for ebooks, public-domain literature, audiobooks, comics and RSS articles. It combines a focused reader, an organized bookshelf, flexible reading options, and optional iCloud sync in an interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. DISCOVER PUBLIC-DOMAIN BOOKS Explore classic literature from established public-domain catalogs: • Browse titles from Project Gutenberg • Discover carefully produced editions from Standard Ebooks • Find public-domain selections available through ManyBooks • Download available EPUB editions and add them to your bookshelf Catalog availability, languages, and download formats are determined by the respective services. Public-domain status may vary by country or region. LISTEN TO AUDIOBOOKS Browse volunteer-recorded LibriVox audiobooks and stream available recordings from the Internet Archive. • Search by title or author, with section and chapter lists • Sleep timer, playback speed and play modes • Lock-screen and headphone controls with cover artwork • Resume where you left off and keep playing the next episode after you leave the reader BUILD YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Import supported files from the Files app and keep them in your own library: • EPUB and TXT, with automatic chapter and encoding detection • DRM-free MOBI, AZW, AZW3, and PRC files • CBZ comic archives • Offline reading after files are imported Readori can also work with compatible reading-service configurations (connectors) that you choose to add. Preview them before import, then group or pin them. Availability, authentication, content rights, and access requirements are determined by each service. Readori does not provide or host third-party copyrighted book catalogs. FOLLOW RSS AND ATOM FEEDS • Subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds and organize them into groups • Track read and unread articles • Keep browsing inside article pages, with inline video • Import and export OPML files A READER BUILT FOR COMFORT • Slide, cover, curl, scroll and instant page turns, plus a webtoon mode for comics • Adjustable fonts, size, weight, line and paragraph spacing, and margins, with layout presets • Light, dark, system, and customizable reading themes • Highlights, underlines and notes; custom colors for dialogue • Bookmarks, chapter navigation and chapter-level resume • Custom tap zones, keyboard and page-turner support • Reading-time and streak statistics • Text-to-Speech with sentence highlighting and automatic page turning ORGANIZE AND SYNC • Search, sort, pin, group and multi-select books • Grid or list layouts with unread-chapter badges • Full backup and restore, including progress, bookmarks and notes • Optionally sync supported bookshelf data, bookmarks, highlights, settings, and reading progress with iCloud ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVACY Readori supports VoiceOver and Reduce Motion, with layouts optimized for iPhone and iPad, including Split View and Stage Manager. Core reading features do not require a Readori account. Reading data is primarily stored on your device. iCloud sync is optional and uses the Apple ID already signed in on your device. Readori does not display third-party advertising, sell personal data, or use data for cross-app advertising tracking. Public catalogs, audiobook streaming, RSS, iCloud, and user-configured services are subject to their respective availability, terms, and privacy policies. Some personalization, backup, and advanced Text-to-Speech features require Readori Pro, available as a one-time purchase or an annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings.

About

File Reader

Easily open and view various document and archive formats, including PDFs, ZIPs, RARs, and image files. Enjoy fast, smooth reading of large files and browse archives directly within the app. It works offline, making your documents accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • Supports PDF, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR
  • Image file support (JPG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF)
  • Fast and smooth large file viewing
  • Built-in archive browsing
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean reading interface
Features
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Use ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, and more—22 file extensions in all. Bring PDFs, image archives, and images into one on-device library, then always pick up where you left off. File Reader is made for people who want to read the files they already have on their iPhone. Turn downloaded comics, self-scanned books, course handouts, work documents, and image collections into a calm, organized reading shelf. Import from Files or the Share menu, open, read, and come back later—without creating an account and without ads getting in the way. READ ZIP, RAR, CBZ, AND CBR IMAGE ARCHIVES • Open image-based ZIP/CBZ and RAR/CBR archives directly in the reader • Read pages in natural filename order, so 2 comes before 10 • Choose left-to-right or right-to-left page direction for comics and manga • Switch between fit-to-page and fit-to-width views • Choose Paper, Ink, or Dusk tones to suit the room and the material • Save reading progress automatically and resume from the same page • Enter a password when opening supported password-protected RAR archives The archive reader displays images inside your collection as pages in filename order. SEARCH, READ, AND MARK UP PDFs • Use continuous vertical scrolling or turn pages with horizontal swipes • Zoom in on diagrams, fine print, and scanned pages • Search the text layer of a PDF and move through matching results • Find imported PDFs from the library by title, filename, or indexed body text • See a short text snippet around each library search result • Write with the pencil, add marker strokes, erase your own marks, and undo or redo changes • Keep your current page and reading progress for the next session • Adjust the reading tone without changing the original document Text search works when the PDF contains selectable text. The app does not perform OCR on image-only scans, and its markup tools are for reading notes—not advanced PDF editing, conversion, forms, or digital signatures. ONE LOCAL LIBRARY FOR THE FILES YOU READ Instead of hunting through folders every time, keep reading material together in a simple on-device library. • Search by title and filename, plus body text for indexed PDFs • Filter the shelf by file type • Sort by recently opened, title, date added, or progress • Pin important items so they stay easy to reach • Rename imported items, remove them from the app, and see progress at a glance • Reopen a file and continue from your saved position When you import a file, the app keeps its own local copy so it remains available offline. That makes it useful on a commute, on a flight, while traveling, or anywhere you do not want reading to depend on a connection. 22 FILE EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE File Reader supports PDF, HTML, HTM, ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, TIF, TIFF, WebP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, JXL, JP2, J2K, and ICO. JPG/JPEG and TIF/TIFF are counted separately because they are distinct filename extensions. “22 extensions” does not mean 22 separate rendering engines. Some other files may open through the iOS Quick Look preview when the system supports them; availability and behavior can vary by file and iOS version. PRIVATE, QUIET, AND OFFLINE • No account registration • No advertising • Your imported reading library stays on the device • Core reading works without an internet connection • No cloud library, NAS, WebDAV, or cross-device sync to configure Because imported files are copied into the app, they use additional device storage. Keep the originals or a backup of anything important. TRY IT FREE, THEN EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY The free version lets you import and read up to 3 files, so you can test the readers with your own PDFs, comics, and images. Reader Pro removes the file-count limit. Current availability and purchase details are shown in the app. Import a file, settle into a focused reader, and let your iPhone remember the page for next time.

Screenshots

Readori4 screens
File Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: File Reader at free against Readori's freemium. File Reader also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Readori sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and File Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readori ships an update fortnightly, File Reader every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Readori versus File Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadoriFile Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB105 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJIANPING YANRyota Kando

Customer experience

Readori

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral22.2%
Negative33.3%

File Reader

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Readori

Subscriptions1
  • Readori Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Readori Pro Access$7.99
1 purchases

File Reader

One-time1
  • Reader Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Readori free?
Readori is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Reader free?
File Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Readori or File Reader have ads?
Neither Readori nor File Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readori or File Reader?
Readori ships an update fortnightly, and File Reader every 5 days. Most recently, Readori was updated on November 5, 2026 and File Reader on November 5, 2026.

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