# PocketBook Reader vs Lecto

The clearest difference is rating: Lecto at 5.0 against PocketBook Reader's 4.5. Lecto also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PocketBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketBook Reader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lecto asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lecto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketBook Reader has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of PocketBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lecto's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Lecto weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Lecto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecto-ai-speed-reading-app/id6759555659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [APPIKO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857570203) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class A) | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class B) | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class D) | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.09 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 10.9 | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 12.99 | $11.99 | 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


### Lecto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lecto-ai-speed-reading-app/id6759555659)

Enhance your reading with AI-powered tools designed to boost speed and comprehension. Utilize flash, guide, and text-to-speech modes, along with AI summaries, key points, quizzes, and translations. Organize your imported articles, PDFs, and web links for a focused reading experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered summaries and key points, Multiple reading modes (Flash, Guide, Listen), Text-to-speech with synchronized tracking, Auto-generated comprehension quizzes, Content translation into 11 languages, Distraction-free reading interface, Library for importing articles and PDFs

**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 Lecto free?

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

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

Lecto is rated higher. PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Lecto averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PocketBook Reader or Lecto have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor Lecto shows ads.

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

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Lecto weekly. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lecto on October 31, 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.*