# PocketBook Reader vs Chorus Reader

PocketBook Reader and Chorus Reader both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Chorus Reader's written reviews are positive against 54% of PocketBook Reader's. Chorus Reader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PocketBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 3) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketBook Reader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chorus Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chorus Reader 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 3, 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 100% of Chorus Reader's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Chorus Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Chorus Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chorus-reader/id6759882177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 1.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [Aleksander Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848492528) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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


### Chorus Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chorus-reader/id6759882177)

Transform your documents, articles, and files into natural-sounding audiobooks. Enjoy real-time streaming and studio-quality speech synthesis entirely on your device, with no internet connection required. Choose from a variety of voices or clone your own for a personalized listening experience.

**Highlights:** On-device text-to-audiobook generation, Real-time audio streaming, Supports EPUB, PDF, text, and Markdown, 30+ built-in voices, Voice cloning and recording, Standard and Turbo generation modes, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Chorus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Is Chorus Reader free?

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

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

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

### Do PocketBook Reader or Chorus Reader have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor Chorus Reader shows ads.

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

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Chorus Reader weekly. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on November 5, 2026 and Chorus Reader 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.*