# MapleRead SE vs EPUB Reader

The clearest difference is price: EPUB Reader at Free against MapleRead SE's $8.99. EPUB Reader also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). MapleRead SE's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked) and ratings volume (125 vs 36). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

EPUB Reader is free to download; MapleRead SE costs $8.99 up front. MapleRead SE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and EPUB Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MapleRead SE's written reviews are positive against 89% of EPUB Reader's.

MapleRead SE ships an update every 2 months, EPUB Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleRead SE | EPUB Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) | [PETR JAHODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869867188) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleRead SE

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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


### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-justread/id6757948605)

Customize your reading experience with extensive font and layout options. Effortlessly manage your library, track reading habits, and enjoy eye-care features. Sync your books across devices via cloud storage without proprietary lock-in.

**Highlights:** 200+ built-in fonts and custom font import, Adjustable text and layout settings, Smart dark mode with intelligent image inversion, 20-20-20 eye health reminders, Library management for 5,000+ books, Cloud sync via iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Highlighting, notes, and bookmarking, Reading progress tracking and goal setting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly: Read Aloud Offline | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly – Launch Price | $12.49 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly: Highlights & Notes | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime – Launch Price | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime: Library & Kindle | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleRead SE free?

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

### Is EPUB Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapleRead SE or EPUB Reader?

EPUB Reader is rated higher. MapleRead SE averages 4.1 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while EPUB Reader averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do MapleRead SE or EPUB Reader have ads?

Neither MapleRead SE nor EPUB Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleRead SE or EPUB Reader?

MapleRead SE ships an update every 2 months, and EPUB Reader every 5 days. Most recently, MapleRead SE was updated on September 23, 2026 and EPUB Reader 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.*