# MapleRead SE vs ContinuousReader

The clearest difference is price: MapleRead SE at $8.99 against ContinuousReader's $19.99. MapleRead SE also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ContinuousReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

MapleRead SE costs $8.99 and ContinuousReader $19.99 up front. MapleRead SE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ContinuousReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

MapleRead SE ships an update every 2 months, ContinuousReader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleRead SE | ContinuousReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **130** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#115** |
| Size | 30 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) | [Oleksii Koshkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781187069) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleRead SE

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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


### ContinuousReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continuousreader-book-reader/id6783733436)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleRead SE free?

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

### Is ContinuousReader free?

ContinuousReader costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MapleRead SE or ContinuousReader have ads?

Neither MapleRead SE nor ContinuousReader shows ads.

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

MapleRead SE ships an update every 2 months, and ContinuousReader every 10 days. Most recently, MapleRead SE was updated on September 28, 2026 and ContinuousReader on September 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MapleRead SE or ContinuousReader?

MapleRead SE currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and ContinuousReader at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*