Comparison

eEPUB vs Timebound EPUB Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

eEPUB

Features
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eEPUB is a powerful EPUB reader designed for comfortable reading and studying. Key Features • Read EPUB files on your device • Open EPUBs directly from Google Drive shared links • Open EPUBs directly from Dropbox shared links • Open EPUBs directly from GitHub Raw URLs • Bookmark your reading progress • Highlight important passages • Add notes while reading • Full-text search across books • Progressive Web App (PWA) support eEPUB is suitable for reading novels, technical books, study materials, and other EPUB content. Your local EPUB files are processed on your device, providing a fast and privacy-friendly reading experience. Whether you're a student, researcher, or casual reader, eEPUB helps you organize and enjoy your digital library.

About

Timebound EPUB Reader

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Timebound is a focused reader for your own DRM-free EPUBs — and a library of thousands of free classics to fill it. Import the books you already have — from Files, iCloud Drive, or AirDrop — and read them in a calm, page-turning view built for long stretches. Or browse the built-in Project Gutenberg catalog and download complete, public-domain classics — Austen, Melville, Shelley, and thousands more — free and yours to keep. • Browse and search thousands of free public-domain books, and download them in a tap • Adjustable typography: font, size, margins, and line spacing • Light, sepia, and dark reading themes • Table of contents and tap-to-resume — always back to your exact place • A tidy library with cover, list, and grid views • See your place as a percent, a book-wide position, or a chapter page No store, no accounts, no DRM — just a nicer place to read the books that are already yours. Books in the catalog are provided by Project Gutenberg (gutenberg.org). Timebound is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Project Gutenberg. Catalog browsing relies on Project Gutenberg's public service and may be unavailable at times or change in a future update; the reader and your own imported books always work regardless.

Screenshots

eEPUB4 screens
Timebound EPUB Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: eEPUB at none against Timebound EPUB Reader's shown. eEPUB also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Timebound EPUB Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eEPUB ships an update every 2 months, Timebound EPUB Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
eEPUB versus Timebound EPUB Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereEPUBTimebound EPUB Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeisuke KudoCow Cow Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

eEPUB

No in-app purchases

None

Timebound EPUB Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eEPUB free?
eEPUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timebound EPUB Reader free?
Timebound EPUB Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eEPUB or Timebound EPUB Reader have ads?
Timebound EPUB Reader shows ads; eEPUB does not.
Which is updated more often, eEPUB or Timebound EPUB Reader?
eEPUB ships an update every 2 months, and Timebound EPUB Reader every 4 days. Most recently, eEPUB was updated on September 12, 2026 and Timebound EPUB Reader on September 11, 2026.

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