Comparison

Lexifolio vs EPUB Reader

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

Head to head
About

Lexifolio

Organize your digital and physical book library, read PDFs and EPUBs, and highlight key information. Save words to a personal dictionary, translate text, and create flashcards for vocabulary learning. Generate AI summaries and track reading statistics.

Highlights
  • Import PDFs and EPUBs from cloud storage
  • Built-in PDF and EPUB reader
  • Scan physical books via ISBN
  • Personal dictionary with definitions and translations
  • Spaced repetition vocabulary quizzes
  • AI book summaries
  • Reading statistics
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Highlight anything in your PDFs and EPUBs, add your own notes, and export it all as Markdown, CSV, or a clean PDF. Your highlights don't stay locked in the file — take them to your notes app, your research, anywhere. Read both formats, organize your library, and keep everything on your device. Bring books scattered across Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and Dropbox into one organized shelf. Read them in a built-in PDF and EPUB reader, highlight and annotate as you go, and — when you're reading in a foreign language — save any word to your personal dictionary, get an instant definition, translate it, and quiz yourself with spaced-repetition flashcards. It all happens on your device. YOUR BOOKS, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED Import PDFs and EPUBs from Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any cloud storage app installed on your device. Books appear on a visual bookshelf with colored spines. Group by category, search by title or author, and pick up right where you left off with the Currently Reading bar. BUILT-IN PDF & EPUB READER A native reader for both formats — no third-party apps needed. Page through chapters, jump to any section from the table of contents, search within a book, and your reading position is saved automatically. SCAN PHYSICAL BOOKS Point your camera at any book's ISBN barcode or type it in manually. Lexifolio fetches the title, author, and cover from Open Library so your physical and digital collections live side by side. PERSONAL DICTIONARY (Pro) Select any word while reading to save it with a definition and translation. Definitions are generated on-device using Apple Intelligence, or look up any word online via Wiktionary. Tap the speaker icon to hear pronunciation in any language. Perfect for reading in a second language. HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOTATIONS (Pro) Mark passages in color, attach notes, and browse all your highlights organized by book. Everything stays on your device. VOCABULARY QUIZ WITH SPACED REPETITION (Pro) Saved words become flashcards. The SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm schedules reviews at scientifically proven intervals so you actually retain what you learn — the same system used by Anki. READING STATISTICS (Pro) Track your daily reading time, streak count, and per-book progress on a visual chart. See exactly how much time you spend with each book. AI BOOK SUMMARIES (Pro) Generate a summary of any book using on-device Apple Intelligence — no data leaves your device. Requires a device with M1 or later. You can also connect your own API key from OpenAI, Google Gemini, or any OpenAI-compatible service for cloud-based summaries on any device. MULTI-LANGUAGE TRANSLATION (Pro) Configure up to 5 language pairs — English→German, Spanish→French, Italian→German, or any combination. Translations use Apple's built-in Translation framework and work offline. Set your active pair and every saved word gets translated automatically. BACKUP & RESTORE Export your entire learning data as a single .lexifolio backup file. Save it to Files, iCloud Drive, or anywhere you like. Restore anytime to get everything back — dictionary, highlights, reading positions, and ISBN-scanned books with covers. POWERED BY APPLE INTELLIGENCE On-device AI for word definitions and book summaries — your text never leaves your device. Works with multiple languages. Requires iPhone or iPad with M1 chip or later. On older devices, use Wiktionary for definitions and Apple Translation for translations — both work without Apple Intelligence. 100% PRIVATE No accounts. No tracking. No ads. No analytics. No data collection. Your library, dictionary, annotations, and reading history stay on your device. Period. FREE TO TRY The bookshelf, PDF/EPUB reader, and barcode scanner are completely free. Pro features (Dictionary, Annotations, Quiz, Statistics, AI Summaries, Translation) include a 7-day free trial, then a one-time purchase of $7.99. No subscriptions ever..

About

EPUB Reader

Features
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Turn your EPUB and PDF library into a focused reading space built for comfort, attention, and a lasting reading habit. READ WITH COMFORT Import your own EPUB and PDF books and enjoy a native, responsive reading experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Adjust typography, spacing, margins, themes, accent colors, and OpenDyslexic support until every page feels right. Search inside books, browse the table of contents, and return exactly where you left off. KEEP YOUR IDEAS Highlight meaningful passages, add notes and bookmarks, and bring insights from your whole library together in the Knowledge Vault. Export annotations as Markdown or create an annotated copy of a PDF when you want to keep working elsewhere. CHOOSE YOUR READING RHYTHM Read page by page, use RSVP speed reading to focus on one word at a time, or listen with read-aloud controls. Move between reading modes while keeping your place. BUILD A READING HABIT Set reading goals, maintain streaks, review weekly charts and activity heatmaps, record journal entries, unlock achievements, and turn unfamiliar words into vocabulary flashcards. STAY CONNECTED ACROSS APPLE DEVICES Use iCloud to sync supported reading progress, highlights, and notes. Keep an eye on your goals and library with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus Apple Watch companions for quick reading statistics. OPTIONAL AI READING TOOLS Connect your own compatible AI key to summarize chapters, explain or translate selected passages, explore character relationships, and create study cards. AI tools are optional, and availability depends on your chosen provider or supported on-device features. Violire is made for readers who want their books, notes, progress, and reading rituals in one calm, elegant place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lexifolio4 screens
EPUB Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EPUB Reader at every 5 days against Lexifolio's fortnightly. EPUB Reader also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Lexifolio's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lexifolio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EPUB Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lexifolio ships an update fortnightly, EPUB Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lexifolio versus EPUB Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLexifolioEPUB Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCENGIZ OEGERMEHMET HAKAN MENEKSE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lexifolio

One-time1
  • Lexifolio Pro$7.99
2 purchases

EPUB Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Lexifolio free?
Lexifolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EPUB Reader free?
EPUB Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lexifolio or EPUB Reader have ads?
Neither Lexifolio nor EPUB Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lexifolio or EPUB Reader?
Lexifolio ships an update fortnightly, and EPUB Reader every 5 days. Most recently, Lexifolio was updated on October 31, 2026 and EPUB Reader on October 28, 2026.

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