# BookWave vs Wreader Ebook reader

The clearest difference is ads: BookWave at none against Wreader Ebook reader's shown. Wreader Ebook reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Wreader Ebook reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookWave ships an update every 6 days, Wreader Ebook reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookWave | Wreader Ebook reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 47 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nazarii Stefaniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894313504) | [ALWALEED ALRUTHAYA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794959200) |

## What reviewers say

### BookWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwave-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6765886704)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookWave Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| BookWave Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Wreader Ebook reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wreader-ebook-reader/id6796788140)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 Months plan | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookWave free?

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

### Is Wreader Ebook reader free?

Wreader Ebook reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BookWave or Wreader Ebook reader have ads?

Wreader Ebook reader shows ads; BookWave does not.

### Which is updated more often, BookWave or Wreader Ebook reader?

BookWave ships an update every 6 days, and Wreader Ebook reader every 5 days. Most recently, BookWave was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wreader Ebook reader on October 15, 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.*