# こわばな vs PillowBook Reader

The clearest difference is ads: PillowBook Reader at none against こわばな's shown. こわばな's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | こわばな | PillowBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kusama Yoshiki](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783340205) | [HAO GONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813302748) |

## What reviewers say

### こわばな

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6785245258)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PillowBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pillowbook-reader/id6813302746)

A local-first TXT and EPUB reader designed for comfortable, personalized reading. Enjoy a clean interface, customizable reading settings, and text-to-speech functionality without ads or account requirements. Manage your personal library offline.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading interface, Adjustable font, spacing, and themes, Horizontal/vertical text support, Multiple page-turning options, System text-to-speech integration, Offline library management, Import via Files or Wi-Fi sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is こわばな free?

こわばな is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PillowBook Reader free?

PillowBook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do こわばな or PillowBook Reader have ads?

こわばな shows ads; PillowBook Reader does not.

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