Comparison

Scuba vs InkYomi

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

Head to head
About

Scuba

Discover and read classic books with a modern, mobile-first approach. This app breaks down stories into digestible beats, using vertical swipes for natural phone navigation. Story recaps and offline reading features help you maintain your reading habit.

Highlights
  • Story beats for easier reading
  • Recaps to remember story progress
  • Vertical swiping for phone reading
  • Home screen widget for current book
  • Offline reading support
  • Curated bookstore
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Scuba is a new way to read books on your phone. Browse a curated bookstore, then read with Story Beatsβ„’, a new reading experience designed for your phone. Natural vertical swiping, beautifully designed pages and Story So Far recaps make books feel at home on your screen. Your first book is free. Features β€’ Story Beatsβ„’ designed for reading on your phone β€’ Natural vertical swiping β€’ Story So Far recaps to help you dive back in β€’ Adjustable text size, themes and page design β€’ Home Screen widget for your current book β€’ Offline reading β€’ A curated bookstore of classic books Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

InkYomi

Features
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InkYomi is the InkColors reader for enjoying your book library on your device. Sign in, open a title from your library, and continue reading in a clean, comfortable EPUB-powered reading view. Designed for long reading sessions, InkYomi keeps the page calm and the controls close. Your place is remembered, your library is organized, and reading settings help the text feel right on your screen. Features: - Access your InkColors library - Open and read EPUB-based books - Resume from your last reading position - Browse your bookshelf - Use light and dark reading modes - Adjust font size for comfort - Read in a simple, text-first interface InkYomi is built for readers who want less noise between them and the next chapter.

Screenshots

Scuba4 screens
InkYomi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InkYomi at none against Scuba's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scuba sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. InkYomi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Scuba versus InkYomi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScubaInkYomi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size50 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTim BrownCarson Press LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scuba

Subscriptions2
  • Scuba Reading Pass$4.991 Month
  • Scuba Reading Pass7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

InkYomi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scuba free?
Scuba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InkYomi free?
InkYomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scuba or InkYomi have ads?
Neither Scuba nor InkYomi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scuba or InkYomi?
Scuba ships an update every 2 days, and InkYomi every 2 days. Most recently, Scuba was updated on October 24, 2026 and InkYomi on October 25, 2026.

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