# MapleRead CE vs MyBibliotheca

The clearest difference is price: MyBibliotheca at Free against MapleRead CE's $6.99. MyBibliotheca also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). MapleRead CE's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MyBibliotheca is free to download; MapleRead CE costs $6.99 up front. MapleRead CE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MyBibliotheca asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyBibliotheca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapleRead CE has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of MapleRead CE's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyBibliotheca's.

MapleRead CE ships an update every 6 weeks, MyBibliotheca every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleRead CE | MyBibliotheca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-ce/id860180350/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybibliotheca/id6819879891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) | [Gabriel King](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819879893) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleRead CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-ce/id860180350)

This app offers an immersive EPUB reading experience with customizable audio-visual features. It allows users to personalize book styles, generate audiobooks, and sync progress across devices. It also functions as a powerful library management tool for organizing and accessing your book collection.

**Highlights:** Customizable EPUB reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (sync audio/text), Library management and organization, Cross-device sync, User-defined customization options

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


### MyBibliotheca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybibliotheca/id6819879891)

This app helps you track and organize your entire reading life, including books, e-books, and audiobooks. Log reading sessions, manage your to-be-read list, and discover insights into your reading habits. It offers a private, ad-free experience for a more mindful approach to reading.

**Highlights:** Track all book formats (print, ebook, audiobook), Log reading sessions and progress, Organize TBR lists with priorities and tags, Import existing libraries from other services, Sync with KOReader and Readwise for highlights, Analyze reading habits and streaks, Private notes and custom shelves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleRead CE free?

MapleRead CE costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MyBibliotheca free?

MyBibliotheca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapleRead CE or MyBibliotheca?

MyBibliotheca is rated higher. MapleRead CE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MyBibliotheca averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapleRead CE or MyBibliotheca have ads?

Neither MapleRead CE nor MyBibliotheca shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleRead CE or MyBibliotheca?

MapleRead CE ships an update every 6 weeks, and MyBibliotheca every 2 days. Most recently, MapleRead CE was updated on November 6, 2026 and MyBibliotheca on October 31, 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.*