# PocketBook Reader vs Sherlock Holmes Complete

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sherlock Holmes Complete at 100% against PocketBook Reader's 55%. Sherlock Holmes Complete also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 56). PocketBook Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketBook Reader sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Sherlock Holmes Complete asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sherlock Holmes Complete holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 9.8K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Sherlock Holmes Complete's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Sherlock Holmes Complete every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Sherlock Holmes Complete |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmes-complete/id1340780629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [Alpeshkumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302634739) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #183 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 (41)**

| 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 | $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


### Sherlock Holmes Complete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-holmes-complete/id1340780629)

Explore the complete collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, featuring the iconic detective's brilliant deductions and thrilling cases. Immerse yourself in the world of Victorian London and follow Dr. Watson's narration through over 60 tales.

**Highlights:** Complete collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, Features 4 novels and 56 short stories, Set in Victorian and Edwardian eras, Narrated by Dr. Watson, Iconic detective character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Is Sherlock Holmes Complete free?

Sherlock Holmes Complete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketBook Reader or Sherlock Holmes Complete?

Sherlock Holmes Complete is rated higher. PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Sherlock Holmes Complete averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PocketBook Reader or Sherlock Holmes Complete have ads?

Sherlock Holmes Complete shows ads; PocketBook Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, PocketBook Reader or Sherlock Holmes Complete?

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Sherlock Holmes Complete every 24 months. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sherlock Holmes Complete on October 12, 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.*