Timebound EPUB Reader vs Readive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timebound EPUB Reader
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Timebound is a focused reader for your own DRM-free EPUBs β and a library of thousands of free classics to fill it. Import the books you already have β from Files, iCloud Drive, or AirDrop β 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 β Austen, Melville, Shelley, and thousands more β free and yours to keep. β’ Browse and search thousands of free public-domain books, and download them in a tap β’ Adjustable typography: typeface, size, margins, line spacing, and justified or left-aligned text β’ Light, sepia, and dark reading themes, or match the system β’ Turn pages or scroll continuously β’ Search the full text of any book β’ Table of contents and tap-to-resume β always back to your exact place β’ A tidy library with cover, list, and grid views β’ See your place as a percent, a book-wide position, or a chapter page No store, no accounts, no DRM β 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.
Readive
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Read EPUB, PDF and comics. Listen to audiobooks. Readive brings your own files together in one library on iPhone and iPad, so you can pick up where you left off. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS - Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR, 7z and audio files such as MP3. - Browse and import from SMB/NAS, FTP/SFTP, WebDAV, OPDS, Dropbox and OneDrive. - Connect to BookManager on your local network to read and import books from your PC. - Keep downloaded books on your device for offline reading. - Use Find on the web (Beta) to browse free ebooks and audiobooks from external sources and import supported files. Check each workβs rights, terms of use and availability in your country. Downloads may be limited by source or title, and the Beta feature may change or end. READ YOUR WAY - Adjust fonts, themes, page direction and viewing options. - Read comics with zoom, image filters and support for password-protected archives. - Choose the original layout or optimized reading view for EPUB. - Save bookmarks and highlights, and return to your reading position. LISTEN AS YOU READ - Play audiobooks and resume from your saved position. - Listen to supported text with text-to-speech. - Use playback speed controls and a sleep timer. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR READING - Organize your library into collections. - View reading history, a reading calendar and daily activity. - Add book ratings and keep track of your progress. FREE AND PREMIUM Readive works without a Readive account. The free version includes ads. Optional Premium removes ads and adds themes, fonts, reading insights, reading music and the optional Supertonic offline TTS model. Reading music and the offline TTS model require separate downloads. Imported files are stored on your device. Optional cloud connections and sync use the services you choose. Supported formats and features depend on the file and operating system. Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or canceled in device settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Timebound EPUB Reader at none against Readive's shown. Readive's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timebound EPUB Reader | Readive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cow Cow Technologies LLC | sungbin jung |
In-app purchases
Timebound EPUB Reader
No in-app purchases
Readive
No in-app purchases









