Comparison

TotalReader vs PureLibro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TotalReader

This app is a versatile reader supporting a vast array of book, document, comic, and source code formats. It offers advanced customization for reading comfort, cloud integration, and file management tools.

Highlights
  • Wide range of supported formats
  • Cloud and network service integration
  • Speech synthesizer
  • Customizable reading experience
  • File manager with Wi-Fi transfer
  • Online book catalogs (OPDS)
Features
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The BEST application for reading books: *.fb2, *.epub, *.mobi, *.azw, *.prc, *.chm, *.fbz, *.rtf, *.txt (all encodings), documents: *.djvu, *.pdf, *.xps, office documents: *.doc, *.docx, *.xls, *.xlsx, *.ppt, *.pptx, *.pages, *.numbers, *.key, comic books: *.cbr, *.cbz, *.cb7, *.cbt and sources: *.h, *.c, *.cpp, *.m, *.java, *.cs ... All formats are thoroughly elaborated and are 100% supported by the application, including the styles, chapters, tables, links, footnotes etc. The visualization system takes into account the specific character of the formats functioning on mobile devices (memory capacity, the number of general processor units etc.), Providing a maximum productivity and comfort when working with large documents. Elegant design, extended functionality, high speed and stability of work will make reading of your favorite literature a pleasurable experience. You can contact technical support and leave a comment without quitting the application. TotalReader’s special features: ■ Wide range of supported formats (fb2, epub, mobi, azw, prc, chm, fbz, rtf, txt(all encodings), djvu, pdf, xps, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pages, numbers, key, cbr, cbz, cb7, cbt) ■ Compatible with all popular archive formats (rar, zip, 7z, gz, tar ...) ■ Speech synthesizer ■ Large set of page turning animations for books(Slide, Fade, Curl, Flip, Cube, Ripple, Rotate) ■ Night mode ■ Integration with popular cloud services(Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Yandex.Disk) ■ Integration with popular network services(SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, DLNA) ■ Open books directly from cloud services and network services ■ Hight application stability ■ Automatic recovery bad and non standard files ■ Search and highlight text options ■ Table of contents ■ Highlight and copy text options for books ■ Font, Font color, Background, font size, margins, line spacing, hyphenation, hyphenation language, skip author style options ■ User friendly navigation ■ Page layout option in documents(single page, double pages, double pages with cover) ■ Effects for documents(sepia, monochrome, color controls) ■ Brightness control ■ Rotation lock ■ Bookmarks ■ Quick document preview ■ Page scaling for documents ■ Auto scaling for adjacent pages ■ Double page view ■ Opening documents from external applications ■ Last open document list ■ Online book catalogs(OPDS) ■ Web Browser and download manager ■ Wi-Fi transfer ■ FTP transfer File Manager Features: ■ Intuitive interface ■ iTunes integration ■ File sorting(by name, by extension, by size, by date) ■ Searching files in subfolders ■ Create, move, copy, rename, pack/unpack, delete file/folder options ■ File/folder search ■ Preview book cover Wi-Fi Transfer Features: ■ Intuitive interface ■ Create, move, rename, delete file/folder options ■ Downloading/uploading few media files with one click ■ Display upload progress Online catalog(OPDS) Features: ■ Maximal support OPDS standards ■ User friendly navigation ■ Global searching ■ Full book information preview ■ Adding and editing catalog options ■ Completely popular catalog list Feel free to ask questions, report bugs or request new features: support@develsoftware.com

About

PureLibro

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for various digital book and comic formats. It features AI-powered image enhancement, cloud synchronization, extensive customization options, and robust privacy controls. Enjoy hands-free reading and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR and more
  • AI-powered image enhancement for comics
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Hands-free auto reading mode
  • Extensive customization of fonts, layout, and appearance
  • Advanced privacy features with password and Face ID
  • Detailed reading statistics and library management
Features
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PureLibro is a multi-format reader for novels, comics, PDFs, local files, and remote libraries. Feature Highlights. Everything is designed for better reading. 1. Rich format support: supports popular formats including TXT, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, CBZ, CBR, PDF, ZIP, and RAR (DRM-free files only). 2. Comic reader: supports ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and CBR comic archives. PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files can also be switched to comic mode with one tap, making it ideal for comics, art books, and image-rich content. 3. Remote library streaming reading (comic mode): supports remote libraries such as SMB, OPDS and WebDAV. On servers that support streaming access, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, and PDF files can be opened without fully downloading them first, saving local storage space. 4. AI-based image enhancement: supports Waifu2x / Anime4K to improve comic image quality (comic mode only). 5. iCloud sync: keeps reading progress and book data consistent across your devices. 6. Data backup: package your reading data with one tap and save it to cloud drives or other storage locations for extra peace of mind. 7. TXT file editing: edit TXT content directly for easier reading and organization. 8. Multiple import methods: import books via WebDAV, cloud drives, Wi-Fi transfer, iCloud, and more. 9. Auto reading: free your hands and make long reading sessions more comfortable. 10. Personalized layout: customize character spacing, paragraph layout, background images, and text colors to create your own reading style. 11. Eye-friendly reading: supports dark mode, page curl, slide, scrolling, and other reading modes, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. 12. Privacy protection: supports password, gesture, and Face ID unlock, and allows you to encrypt or hide books to protect your personal reading space. 13. Reading statistics: records reading duration, frequency, progress, and more to help you understand your reading habits. 14. Flexible book management: supports custom groups, title editing, and sorting for a clearer library. 15. Custom covers: customize covers for TXT and other books to make your bookshelf look better. 16. Automatic chapter detection: TXT novels can also be divided into chapters with one tap, improving the long-form reading experience. 17. Multiple font options: use system fonts or import custom fonts. 18. Multiple listening voices: supports system text-to-speech and Alibaba Cloud speech synthesis, with multiple voices to choose from. -- Pro benefits: After subscribing to Pro, you can use all Pro advanced features during the service period and remove all ads. -- Monthly subscription (1 month), quarterly subscription (3 months), and yearly subscription (1 year) are auto-renewable subscriptions. -- The actual product price applies. The purchase price will be charged in your local currency according to the current exchange rate defined by iTunes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. 【Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Auto-Renewable Subscription Services】 -- If you subscribe to the monthly, quarterly, or yearly auto-renewable service, you authorize Window Reading to charge your iTunes account (the “Account”) for the next billing cycle of the Pro service within 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. If the charge fails due to insufficient account balance, Window Reading reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Pro service without further notice. -- To cancel an active auto-renewable subscription, go to “Settings” on your iOS device → “iTunes Store & App Store” → select “Apple ID” → tap “View Apple ID” → tap “Subscriptions” on the account settings page → cancel the subscription. -- Privacy Policy: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/Privacy.md -- Terms of Service and Auto-Renewal Terms: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/serviceForMembers.md Icon Design Studying icons created by Freepik - Flaticon

Screenshots

TotalReader4 screens
PureLibro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PureLibro at 4.6 against TotalReader's 4.3. TotalReader's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TotalReader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PureLibro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 368 and 362 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of TotalReader's written reviews are positive against 77% of PureLibro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TotalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, PureLibro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TotalReader versus PureLibro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotalReaderPureLibro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (368 ratings)4.6 (362 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews76.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings368 — better362
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB42 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLTD DevelSoftware添欢 谢

Customer experience

TotalReader

All ratings368 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews723 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.3%

PureLibro

All ratings362 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral11.7%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

TotalReader

From 368 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great reader
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Supports many file formats
  • 💡 Integrates with cloud storage
  • 📚 Excellent for reading books

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive premium version
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔒 Lacks security/privacy features
  • 🔧 Poor file management and organization

PureLibro

From 362 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent rendering and image quality
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Supports a variety of file formats
  • 💡 Customizable reading experience
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some issues with text formatting and italics
  • 💡 Lack of multi-device sync and progress tracking
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 💡 Limited font and theme customization options
  • 🐛 Localization problems with menus and settings

Bugs and requests

TotalReader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unable to open certain file formats
  • Cloud storage integration not working
  • Ads prevent smooth reading experience
  • Purchased features not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve cloud storage integration
  • Implement better file organization tools
  • Provide better support for older devices
  • Add text-to-speech and annotation features

PureLibro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
  • Issues with loading and rendering large books or comics
  • Problems with the reliability of the built-in web browser
  • Bugs related to the iCloud sync and backup functionality

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for more text-to-speech options
  • Implement bulk import and management of books
  • Introduce multi-device sync and reading progress tracking
  • Expand font and theme customization capabilities
  • Improve localization and translation of the app
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  • Add support for OPDS and other external library sources
  • Implement a more robust and user-friendly TXT file handling

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TotalReader

One-time3
  • Thank the Developer$0.99
  • Appearance Customization$1.99
  • Pro Version$6.99
6 purchases

PureLibro

Subscriptions3
  • 1 monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • 3 monthly subscription$1.993 Months
  • yearly subscription$5.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Special Offer$12.99
  • Unlock Pro Version$12.99
  • Unlock Pro Version$19.99

Questions

Is TotalReader free?
TotalReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureLibro free?
PureLibro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TotalReader or PureLibro?
PureLibro is rated higher. TotalReader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while PureLibro averages 4.6 from 362 ratings.
Do TotalReader or PureLibro have ads?
Neither TotalReader nor PureLibro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TotalReader or PureLibro?
TotalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and PureLibro every 10 days. Most recently, TotalReader was updated on October 7, 2026 and PureLibro on October 13, 2026.

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