# PureReader vs Interchange

The clearest difference is monetization model: PureReader at free with in-app purchases against Interchange's subscription. PureReader also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.2). Interchange's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (212 vs 26). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PureReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Interchange sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PureReader against 4.3 for Interchange. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interchange has 212 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of PureReader's written reviews are positive against 73% of Interchange's.

PureReader ships an update every 3 months, Interchange every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureReader | Interchange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purereader-a-txtepub-reader/id879281112/reviews) | **[4.3 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interchange-ebook-converter/id1198053063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **212** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [乙丑 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/364993963) | [小龙 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171012527) |

## What reviewers say

### PureReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purereader-a-txtepub-reader/id879281112)

This app offers a fast and simple way to read TXT and EPUB ebook files. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, spacing, and themes. It supports one-handed use and file transfers via Wi-Fi or iTunes.

**Highlights:** Instant loading, Customizable line spacing, font size, and theme, One-handed gesture optimization, Downloadable and custom font support, Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer, In-app purchase for unlimited files and organization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PureReader Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Interchange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interchange-ebook-converter/id1198053063)

Convert and read a wide variety of ebook formats, including DRM-protected files. Offers extensive customization for reading, note-taking, and book management. Supports multiple import methods and file decompression.

**Highlights:** Multiple ebook format conversion, DRM removal for Kindle books, Customizable ebook reader layout, Note-taking and bookmarking, Customizable book covers, Multiple page-turning methods, Comic reading support, Advanced book management

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLOCK ALL FEATURES, REMOVE AD | $2.49 | per month |
| UNLOCK ALL FEATURES, REMOVE AD | $4.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ALL ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Conversions+50 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All formats | $1.99 | one-time |
| Conversions+600 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Conversions+1000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ALL ACCESS, REMOVING AD | $9.99 | one-time |
| All advanced features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick conversion speeds
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📁 Supports multiple file formats
- 💰 Free version available
- 📧 Can send files to Kindle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and crashes on cover changes
- 😤 Intrusive and excessive advertising
- ❌ Poor conversion quality for PDFs
- 🔤 Confusing and non-intuitive UI
- 🌐 Inconsistent English localization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing covers
- Ad close buttons are too small or non-functional
- Converted files show as 0 bytes
- App crashes when deleting empty files
- Pro version features still require upgrade prompts

**Requested features**

- Batch conversion capability
- Right-to-left text support for Arabic books
- Proper cover image inclusion in conversions
- Unlimited conversions
- iPad Pro landscape orientation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PureReader free?

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

### Is Interchange free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PureReader or Interchange?

Interchange is rated higher. PureReader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Interchange averages 4.3 from 212 ratings.

### Do PureReader or Interchange have ads?

Neither PureReader nor Interchange shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PureReader or Interchange?

PureReader ships an update every 3 months, and Interchange every 6 days. Most recently, PureReader was updated on September 27, 2026 and Interchange on September 25, 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.*