# FolioSpace Reader vs Common Reader

The clearest difference is rating: FolioSpace Reader at 5.0 against Common Reader's 3.0. FolioSpace Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Common Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FolioSpace Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Common Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FolioSpace Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FolioSpace Reader's written reviews are positive against 80% of Common Reader's.

FolioSpace Reader ships an update every 9 days, Common Reader every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FolioSpace Reader | Common Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-reader-ebook-reader/id6770067434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓东 傅](https://appshunter.io/developer/328047099) | [天宇 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851416147) |

## What reviewers say

### FolioSpace Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590)

This personal reading client allows you to browse, organize, and read your digital library. Enjoy comfortable reading layouts for books and comics, with optimized performance for large collections on iPad.

**Highlights:** Connect to FolioSpace Library server, Browse and organize remote library, Read EPUB, PDF, comics, webtoons, Comfortable reading layouts, Optimized for large libraries, Local caching for comics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### Common Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-reader-ebook-reader/id6770067434)

This app offers a unified reading and AI-powered analysis experience for various ebook formats. It allows users to ask questions about book content, automatically organize their library, and sync across multiple devices. Privacy is a core focus, with no proactive data collection.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple ebook formats (epub, azw3, mobi, txt, md, pdf), AI-powered questions about book content, Automatic library organization with generative AI, Cloud sync (iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV), Fast full-library search, Unified cross-platform interface

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cup of Coffee | $4.00 | one-time |
| 2 Cups of Coffee | $8.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4 Cups of Coffee | $16.00 | one-time |
| Many coffees | $32.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FolioSpace Reader free?

FolioSpace Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Common Reader free?

Common Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FolioSpace Reader or Common Reader?

FolioSpace Reader is rated higher. FolioSpace Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Common Reader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FolioSpace Reader or Common Reader have ads?

Neither FolioSpace Reader nor Common Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FolioSpace Reader or Common Reader?

FolioSpace Reader ships an update every 9 days, and Common Reader every 2 days. Most recently, FolioSpace Reader was updated on October 31, 2026 and Common Reader on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*