# PocketBook Reader vs Jetliner Cabins

The clearest difference is price: PocketBook Reader at Free against Jetliner Cabins's $16.99. PocketBook Reader also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Jetliner Cabins's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 58). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PocketBook Reader is free to download; Jetliner Cabins costs $16.99 up front. PocketBook Reader sells 42 one-off in-app purchases. Jetliner Cabins asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jetliner Cabins 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: 55% of PocketBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 60% of Jetliner Cabins's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Jetliner Cabins every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Jetliner Cabins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $16.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetliner-cabins/id828339884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [Jennifer M Clay](https://appshunter.io/developer/828339887) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Jetliner Cabins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetliner-cabins/id828339884)

Explore the evolution and innovation of aircraft cabin design from the 1970s to the present. Discover the challenges and solutions behind creating comfortable, safe, and sustainable passenger experiences, featuring extensive historical photos and expert insights.

**Highlights:** History of cabin design (1970s-present), Passenger health and safety considerations, Challenges in tight space layout, First and only comprehensive account, Black and white and color photographs, Expert insights and case studies, Links to over 400 organizations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Is Jetliner Cabins free?

Jetliner Cabins costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketBook Reader or Jetliner Cabins?

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

### Do PocketBook Reader or Jetliner Cabins have ads?

Neither PocketBook Reader nor Jetliner Cabins shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketBook Reader or Jetliner Cabins?

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Jetliner Cabins every 12 months. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on October 27, 2026 and Jetliner Cabins on October 16, 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.*