# 阅微 vs PillowBook Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PillowBook Reader at none against 阅微's 3. PillowBook Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 阅微 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PillowBook Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | 阅微 | PillowBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZhenDong Technology Co, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643412889) | [HAO GONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813302748) |

## What reviewers say

### 阅微

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub/id6765806634)

This app is a personalized reading companion that supports EPUB and TXT formats. It offers cloud synchronization with popular services, customizable reading settings, and features like smart bookmarks and reading statistics to enhance your experience.

**Highlights:** EPUB and TXT format support, Cloud drive synchronization (Baidu, Alibaba, 115), Customizable fonts, sizes, and themes, Dark mode and wallpaper options, Smart bookmarking, Reading statistics and progress tracking, Book reviews and community interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 青士 · 30天 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 青士 · 365天 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 翠微青士 | $19.99 | one-time |


### PillowBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillowbook-reader/id6813302746)

A local-first TXT and EPUB reader designed for comfortable, personalized reading. Enjoy a clean interface, customizable reading settings, and text-to-speech functionality without ads or account requirements. Manage your personal library offline.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading interface, Adjustable font, spacing, and themes, Horizontal/vertical text support, Multiple page-turning options, System text-to-speech integration, Offline library management, Import via Files or Wi-Fi sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 阅微 free?

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

### Is PillowBook Reader free?

PillowBook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do 阅微 or PillowBook Reader have ads?

Neither 阅微 nor PillowBook Reader shows ads.

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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.*