FinnBook vs Pacibook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
FinnBook
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FinnBook is an ebook reader for iPhone and iPad that handles the books you already have and shows you what you've read. Free, forever ⢠Read EPUB and DRM-free Kindle books (MOBI and AZW3) ⢠Browse and download from your Calibre server, or from the free Project Gutenberg library ⢠Light, Dark, Sepia and Dusk themes, with your choice of font, text size, line height and margins ⢠Bookmarks, search and a table of contents FinnBook Pro (optional subscription) FinnBook Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly ($1.99) or yearly ($19.99, with a one-week free trial). It adds: ⢠Read aloud with four English voices, offline listening after a one-time voice download, text highlighting, and adjustable speed ⢠Reading statistics that measure the time you spend reading, not the time a book sits open: daily goals, streaks, a year of reading in one chart, and which books took the hours ⢠Custom reading themes ⢠FinnBook Cloud: sign in with Apple to sync your books, reading progress, bookmarks, themes and stats between your iPhone and iPad ⢠Update a book's cover and details from Hardcover Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://finnbook.app/privacy
Pacibook
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Make more room for reading with Pacibook, a focused ebook reader for discovering titles, building a personal library, and enjoying every page wherever you are. Whether you read for curiosity, study, travel, or a few quiet minutes each day, Pacibook keeps discovery and reading together in one clean experience. Browse the catalogue before creating an account, open clear title details, and choose what you want to read without fighting a cluttered interface. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ ⢠Browse a growing catalogue from Pacibook publishers and authors. ⢠Search by title or author when you already know what you want. ⢠Explore category filters when you want inspiration. ⢠See recommendations that help you return to interesting literature. ⢠Review useful title details before opening the reader. A READER BUILT FOR FOCUS Pacibook gives the page the attention it deserves. Turn pages naturally, zoom when text needs a closer look, and keep your place as you move through a publication. Light and dark themes help the interface fit your surroundings, while a simple navigation system keeps the catalogue, search, library, and account close at hand. READ OFFLINE Download eligible ebooks to your device and keep reading when your connection is unreliable or unavailable. Offline access is useful on commutes, flights, and anywhere a steady signal cannot be guaranteed. Downloaded content is protected on the device and stays available from your library while your access permits it. HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT PASSAGES Mark useful sections directly on a page and return to a text with your private highlights intact. Highlights are stored locally so they remain useful during offline reading too. BUILD A CONSISTENT READING HABIT ⢠Track reading time through a daily reading streak. ⢠See current and longest streak information. ⢠Choose a daily reminder at a time that suits you. ⢠Share a streak card when you want to celebrate progress. Reminders are optional. Pacibook asks for notification permission only when you decide to enable them, never simply because the app was opened. OPTIONAL AI READING TOOLS Eligible access passes can include AI tools inside the reader. Translate selectable page text into supported languages, ask a question about the nearby reading context, or create a summary of the pages you are studying. Availability depends on the selected pass, the content, and connectivity. YOUR LIBRARY AND ACCOUNT Sign in to keep access tied to your account, manage purchases, view orders, check your coin balance, and download titles for offline use. Pacibook supports email sign-in and platform sign-in options where available. You can also raise a support request, review privacy and terms, sign out, or permanently delete your account from inside the app. FLEXIBLE ACCESS Read free content where offered, access individual titles with coins, or choose a fixed-duration catalogue pass. Store purchases are one-time purchases for the stated access period, not automatically renewing subscriptions. Payments in the iOS version are processed securely by the App Store. PRIVACY-CONSCIOUS BY DESIGN Pacibook does not request location, contacts, camera, photo-library, or tracking permission. Account and purchase data are sent over HTTPS. The app includes clear privacy information, in-app support, and account deletion controls. START SIMPLY A short, skippable walkthrough introduces the essentials on first launch. Then browse the catalogue, choose a title, and make reading part of your day with Pacibook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FinnBook at every 4 days against Pacibook's every 8 days. Pacibook's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FinnBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pacibook sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FinnBook ships an update every 4 days, Pacibook every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | FinnBook | Pacibook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days ā better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maziar Rezvani | Prashant Mishra |
In-app purchases
FinnBook
- FinnBook Pro$1.991 Month
- FinnBook Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Pacibook
- Weekly Reading Pass$1.99
- Monthly Reading Pass$5.99
- Monthly Reading Pass + AI$9.99









