Comparison

Readive vs BookOrbit

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

Head to head
About

Readive

Features
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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 work’s 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/

About

BookOrbit

Manage and enjoy your entire digital library, including ebooks, comics, audiobooks, and podcasts, all in one private space. Access your content offline, track your reading habits, and even convert ebooks to audio. Premium features offer enhanced functionality and unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple file formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, etc.)
  • Offline access to downloaded content
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Bookmark, highlight, and note-taking
  • Activity and reading progress tracking
  • Apple Watch audio playback
Features
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BookOrbit is your private reading space for books, comics, PDFs, audiobooks, and podcasts. Connect to your BookOrbit server and keep your library close whether you are online or offline. READ YOUR WAY • Browse and search your library • Read EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, FB2, PDF, CBZ, CBR, and CB7 files • Listen to audiobooks with chapter navigation and playback controls • Turn supported ebooks into audio with text to speech • Add bookmarks, highlights, notes, and reading progress BUILT FOR OFFLINE Download books and audio for reliable access away from your server. Changes are saved locally and synced when your server is available again. YOUR READING LIFE Track activity, sessions, progress, achievements, pace, and reading patterns in one place. APPLE WATCH Take supported audio with you and listen offline from Apple Watch. iPAD BookOrbit is designed for iPad, with two-page spreads in the reader, a side panel for contents and notes, and a library, activity, and settings that use the whole screen in portrait, landscape, and resizable windows. Keyboard shortcuts and trackpad support are included. PREMIUM BookOrbit Premium unlocks unlimited downloads, Apple Watch listening, every app finish, advanced text to speech, and advanced activity insights. Choose a yearly subscription with a two-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, or a one-time Lifetime or Lifetime Family purchase. BookOrbit requires access to a compatible self-hosted BookOrbit server. Server availability, content, and storage are managed by you or your server administrator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bookorbit.github.io/bookorbit-ios-support/privacy/ Support: https://bookorbit.github.io/bookorbit-ios-support/support/

Screenshots

Readive4 screens
BookOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readive at none against BookOrbit's 4. Readive also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). BookOrbit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. BookOrbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Readive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readive ships an update every 5 days, BookOrbit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Readive versus BookOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadiveBookOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersungbin jungIla Chandel

In-app purchases

None

Readive

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BookOrbit

Subscriptions1
  • BookOrbit Premium Yearly14 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • BookOrbit Lifetime Family Upgrade$14.99
  • BookOrbit Premium Lifetime$24.99
  • BookOrbit Lifetime Family$39.99

Questions

Is Readive free?
Readive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookOrbit free?
BookOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Readive or BookOrbit have ads?
Readive shows ads; BookOrbit does not.
Which is updated more often, Readive or BookOrbit?
Readive ships an update every 5 days, and BookOrbit every 3 days. Most recently, Readive was updated on October 17, 2026 and BookOrbit on October 18, 2026.

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