Comparison

KeyReader vs CustomBooks

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

Head to head
About

KeyReader

Features
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Read your own books and understand every word Import your books and read in a foreign language with ease. Tap any word to translate instantly, save new words as flashcards, and explore each chapter through guided questions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CustomBooks

Features
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CustomBookS Take control of your ebook library. A beautiful library shouldn't be ruined by inconsistent covers, incorrect titles, or messy metadata. CustomBookS is designed to help you organize and personalize your EPUB collection with a simple, privacy-focused editing experience. Features Edit EPUB Metadata Change book titles Edit author names Update descriptions Replace book covers Wireless Local Transfer No cables required No cloud uploads Import and export ebooks directly over your local network Build a Cleaner Library Fix incorrect metadata Replace low-quality or inconsistent covers Create a more organized library in Kindle, Apple Books, and other reading apps Simple, Fast, and Private No ads All processing happens locally Designed for ebook lovers and collectors Whether you're a Kindle user, an avid reader, or someone who wants a cleaner and more beautiful ebook collection, CustomBookS gives you full control over your library.

Screenshots

KeyReader4 screens
CustomBooks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CustomBooks at none against KeyReader's 3. 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. KeyReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CustomBooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyReader ships an update every 3 weeks, CustomBooks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
KeyReader versus CustomBooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyReaderCustomBooks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg Strigunovζ°Έιš† 郝

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KeyReader

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Reading$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Reading3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Reading$49.99
None

CustomBooks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeyReader free?
KeyReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CustomBooks free?
CustomBooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KeyReader or CustomBooks have ads?
Neither KeyReader nor CustomBooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyReader or CustomBooks?
KeyReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and CustomBooks every 2 weeks. Most recently, KeyReader was updated on October 7, 2026 and CustomBooks on October 1, 2026.

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