# Common Reader vs Yuedu

The clearest difference is rating: Yuedu at 4.3 against Common Reader's 3.0. Yuedu also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Common Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Common Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Yuedu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yuedu holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Common Reader's written reviews are positive against 88% of Yuedu's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Common Reader | Yuedu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-reader-ebook-reader/id6770067434/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuedu-epub-reader-and-manga/id6772972358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 119 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [天宇 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851416147) | [JUILIN CHANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772972360) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Yuedu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuedu-epub-reader-and-manga/id6772972358)

Organize all your books in one place, regardless of their source. Explore, search, and manage your entire library seamlessly. Supports various file formats and offers advanced reading features like read-aloud and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Unified library organization, Customizable Explore home, Universal search across sources, Multiple book source management, EPUB, TXT, PDF, and comic support, Read aloud functionality, iCloud sync for progress

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yuedu Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yuedu Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common Reader free?

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

### Is Yuedu free?

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

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

Yuedu is rated higher. Common Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Yuedu averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Common Reader or Yuedu have ads?

Neither Common Reader nor Yuedu shows ads.

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

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