# PocketBook Reader vs Onleihe 3

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Onleihe 3 at none against PocketBook Reader's 58. Onleihe 3 also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 55%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). PocketBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 43) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). 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. Onleihe 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Onleihe 3 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 43, 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 73% of Onleihe 3's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Onleihe 3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Onleihe 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onleihe-3/id6752891443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [ekz.bibliotheksservice GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/422554838) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Onleihe 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onleihe-3/id6752891443)

Access and read a vast collection of digital media, including e-books, e-magazines, and e-audiobooks. Enjoy a refreshed design with enhanced reading settings, personalized recommendations, and easy borrowing management.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Dark Mode support, Borrowing history, Easy loan renewal, Personalized recommendations, Advanced reading settings, Unlimited wishlist

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Is Onleihe 3 free?

Onleihe 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketBook Reader or Onleihe 3?

Onleihe 3 is rated higher. PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Onleihe 3 averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do PocketBook Reader or Onleihe 3 have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor Onleihe 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketBook Reader or Onleihe 3?

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Onleihe 3 monthly. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on October 29, 2026 and Onleihe 3 on October 28, 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.*