# PocketBook Reader vs MOBI Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PocketBook Reader at 4.5 against MOBI Reader's 4.0. PocketBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 188) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). MOBI Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketBook Reader sells 42 one-off in-app purchases and MOBI Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PocketBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 10K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of PocketBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 63% of MOBI Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, MOBI Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | MOBI Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews)** | [4.0 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobi-reader-reader-for-mobi-azw-azw3-prc/id1007491919/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 26 book and audio formats, PDF Reflow function, Text-to-speech engine, Cloud synchronization service, Customizable interface and reading settings, Adobe DRM support

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

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class A) | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class B) | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.95 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class C) | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.79 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 4.19 | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class D) | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class Alt5) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.39 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class F) | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.89 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 5.09 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class G) | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.09 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.19 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.29 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.59 | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 8.89 | $7.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class J) | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $8.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 10.9 | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class L) | $10.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 13.9 | $11.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 12.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class N) | $12.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class O) | $13.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 17.9 | $14.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $14.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class R) | $16.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class T) | $18.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class W) | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth scrolling
- 💡 Customizable settings (font, margin, etc.)
- 🔒 Supports DRM-protected content
- 👍 Intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🐛 Inconsistent page rendering
- 🐛 Buggy text highlighting and annotation
- 🐛 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library after login issues
- Inability to open DRM-protected PDFs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Text-to-speech voice quality issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books into custom folders
- Option to disable quick action zones
- Improved text-to-speech controls (seek, pause, etc.)
- Support for handwritten annotations with Apple Pencil
- Faster page turning and scrolling


### MOBI Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobi-reader-reader-for-mobi-azw-azw3-prc/id1007491919)

This app provides a robust reading experience for various ebook formats, including MOBI, AZW, and PRC. It offers extensive customization options for text, page display, and integrates with cloud services for easy access to your library. Enjoy a comfortable and efficient way to read your digital books.

**Highlights:** Supports MOBI, AZW, AZW3, PRC formats, Customizable text and page display options, Cloud service integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.), Speech synthesizer for audio reading, Multiple page turning animations, Night mode and brightness control, Built-in file manager and web browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Additional Formats | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📚 Supports various book formats
- 🔊 Text-to-speech functionality
- 💻 Works well on both iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 📂 Difficulty importing books
- 🔍 Unintuitive user interface
- 💰 Costly for additional features
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain book files
- Inability to read MOBI and AZW3 files
- Syncing issues with cloud storage providers

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file management
- Better support for ePub and MOBI formats
- Sleep timer for reading sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

PocketBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MOBI Reader free?

MOBI Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PocketBook Reader or MOBI Reader?

PocketBook Reader is rated higher. PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while MOBI Reader averages 4.0 from 188 ratings.

### Do PocketBook Reader or MOBI Reader have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor MOBI Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketBook Reader or MOBI Reader?

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and MOBI Reader monthly. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on October 30, 2026 and MOBI Reader on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*