# PocketBook Reader vs Brewiarz

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brewiarz at none against PocketBook Reader's 56. PocketBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 6) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PocketBook Reader against 4.5 for Brewiarz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 9.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of PocketBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 62% of Brewiarz's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Brewiarz every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Brewiarz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewiarz/id1497812930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [Bartlomiej Szypelow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812929) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### Brewiarz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brewiarz/id1497812930)

This app provides the Liturgy of the Hours for those who wish to pray the Psalms, meditate on God's word, and engage in hymns and praise. It aims to unite users with Christ in prayer, offering glory to the Father and interceding for the world.

**Highlights:** Liturgy of the Hours, Psalm prayer, Meditation on God's word, Hymns and praise, Spiritual reflection, Daily prayer

**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 Brewiarz free?

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

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

PocketBook Reader and Brewiarz are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.8K and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do PocketBook Reader or Brewiarz have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor Brewiarz shows ads.

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

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Brewiarz every 4 months. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on October 18, 2026 and Brewiarz on October 10, 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.*