# MapleRead SE vs BookFusion

The clearest difference is price: BookFusion at Free against MapleRead SE's $8.99. BookFusion also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). MapleRead SE's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BookFusion is free to download; MapleRead SE costs $8.99 up front. MapleRead SE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BookFusion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookFusion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 505 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MapleRead SE's written reviews are positive against 77% of BookFusion's.

MapleRead SE ships an update every 2 months, BookFusion every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleRead SE | BookFusion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741/reviews) | **[4.7 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookfusion/id1141834096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **505** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) | [BookFusion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141834095) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleRead SE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a unique audio-visual reading experience for EPUB and PDF files. It allows for extensive customization of book styles, instant audiobook generation, and immersive reading that syncs audio and text. It also functions as an effective library management tool with cross-device syncing.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual reading experience, EPUB and PDF reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (audio/text sync), Library management and organization, Cross-device syncing, User-defined customization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gratuity Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable reading experience
- 🔒 Robust library management features
- 👍 Seamless integration with Calibre
- 👍 Excellent organization and tagging options
- 👍 Wide range of font and layout customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance problems
- 🔍 Complicated interface and setup process
- 🔍 Difficult to import large book libraries
- 🔍 Limited annotation and highlighting options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on iOS 14
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Unreliable OPDS server integration and book downloads

**Requested features**

- Automatic reading progress sync across devices
- Improved PDF handling and annotation support
- Expanded highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Streamlined library import and management
- Cleaner and more intuitive user interface


### BookFusion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookfusion/id1141834096)

Manage, read, and organize your entire eBook collection across all devices with cloud synchronization. Customize your reading experience with extensive settings, highlights, and annotations. Supports various formats and offers text-to-speech functionality.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform eBook reader, Cloud synchronization, Organize with virtual bookshelves, Highlights and annotations, Text-to-Speech (TTS), Send to Kindle, Calibre integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Power Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Casual Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Advanced Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| Power Yearly | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent cross-platform sync
- 👍 Highly customizable reading experience
- 🚀 Seamless Calibre integration
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developers
- 🚀 Smooth reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Subscription model may be costly for some
- 🔒 Requires account creation to use
- 🐛 Inconsistent page turn behavior
- 🐛 Issues with PDF and fixed-layout EPUB support

**Reported bugs**

- Highlights and notes not always saving properly
- Reading position sometimes resets unexpectedly
- Widget not functioning as expected
- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Issues with importing certain ebook formats

**Requested features**

- Add page numbers instead of just percentages
- Implement a true dark mode
- Improve PDF viewing and annotation capabilities
- Add support for DJVU format
- Provide an option to purchase a lifetime license


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleRead SE free?

MapleRead SE costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is BookFusion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapleRead SE or BookFusion?

BookFusion is rated higher. MapleRead SE averages 4.1 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while BookFusion averages 4.7 from 505 ratings.

### Do MapleRead SE or BookFusion have ads?

Neither MapleRead SE nor BookFusion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleRead SE or BookFusion?

MapleRead SE ships an update every 2 months, and BookFusion every 10 days. Most recently, MapleRead SE was updated on September 23, 2026 and BookFusion on September 24, 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.*