# PocketBook Reader vs Cantook by Aldiko

The clearest difference is rating: PocketBook Reader at 4.5 against Cantook by Aldiko's 3.3. PocketBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 32) and review sentiment (55% vs 39%). Cantook by Aldiko's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 58). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PocketBook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 10K ratings behind it against 32, 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 39% of Cantook by Aldiko's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Cantook by Aldiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews)** | [3.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantook-by-aldiko/id1476410111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [De Marque](https://appshunter.io/developer/373689380) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Cantook by Aldiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantook-by-aldiko/id1476410111)

This app consolidates all your eBooks, comics, and audiobooks into a single platform. It offers seamless integration with public libraries, access to public domain titles, and the ability to import your own files. Customize your reading experience with various fonts, themes, and organization tools.

**Highlights:** Unified library for eBooks, comics, audiobooks, Public library integration, Import EPUB, CBZ, PDF files, Access public domain books, Customizable reading experience, Organize bookshelf with categories

**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 Cantook by Aldiko free?

Cantook by Aldiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketBook Reader or Cantook by Aldiko?

PocketBook Reader is rated higher. PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Cantook by Aldiko averages 3.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do PocketBook Reader or Cantook by Aldiko have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor Cantook by Aldiko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketBook Reader or Cantook by Aldiko?

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Cantook by Aldiko every 2 months. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cantook by Aldiko on October 29, 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.*