# PocketBook Reader vs پروین اعتصامی

PocketBook Reader and پروین اعتصامی both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of پروین اعتصامی's written reviews are positive against 55% of PocketBook Reader's. پروین اعتصامی also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 58) and iOS requirement (7 vs 13.0). PocketBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 62) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketBook Reader sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. پروین اعتصامی asks for nothing beyond the download.

پروین اعتصامی holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 10K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PocketBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of پروین اعتصامی's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, پروین اعتصامی every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | پروین اعتصامی |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | **[4.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1028962316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [ARS NETWORK (M) SDN BHD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1349020959) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### پروین اعتصامی

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1028962316)

Explore the life and works of a renowned Iranian poet. This app offers a collection of her poems, a biography, and features for easy navigation, saving favorites, and sharing content.

**Highlights:** Collection of poems (Qasayed, Masnaviyat, Tamiyat, Moqatta'at), Biography of the poet, Search functionality, Save favorite poems, Copy poems, Share poems, Split-screen multitasking support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Is پروین اعتصامی free?

پروین اعتصامی is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketBook Reader or پروین اعتصامی?

پروین اعتصامی is rated higher. PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while پروین اعتصامی averages 4.7 from 62 ratings.

### Do PocketBook Reader or پروین اعتصامی have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor پروین اعتصامی shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketBook Reader or پروین اعتصامی?

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and پروین اعتصامی every 13 months. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on October 27, 2026 and پروین اعتصامی 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.*