PureReader vs 开卷阅读
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PureReader
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.
- 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
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PureReader is a Simple and Fast txt/epub ebook reader. Features: • Instant Loading, Tap and Read • Customize Line Spacing, Font Size and Theme • Gestures, optimized for one-handed use • Dozens of fonts available for download, or upload your own font files via Wi-Fi • Transfer books via Wi-Fi or iTunes File Sharing. • Free version of PureReader allows up to 3 files PureReader·Pro (In-App Purchase) features: • Unlimited Files • Use folders to organize your books • Search your book library by filename • Hide your private files, protect them by password
开卷阅读
This app offers a seamless offline reading and listening experience for TXT files. Enjoy customizable text display, various reading effects, and a powerful search function. It also features a text-to-speech option with adjustable voice and speed, perfect for enjoying literature on the go.
- Ad-free reading experience
- Text-to-speech with voice and speed options
- File categorization and sorting
- Horizontal and split-screen browsing
- Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- Password protection for reading
- Multiple page-turning effects
- Various TXT import methods
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一款简洁、易用，有更好阅读体验的离线TXT阅读听书App，既能享受文字阅读，也可通过听书功能随时随地的感受文字的魅力。 App功能 ● 没有广告。 ● 听书功能，播放器模式和迷你播放模式，包含各种语言的多种声音自由切换，支持定时关闭语音，语速调节；支持耳机、扬声器随时切换。 ● 文件分类功能，支持创建分类，分类排序。 ● 横屏和分屏浏览功能，支持横竖屏切换和iPad分屏浏览、侧拉功能。 ● 多种文字背景，App整体支持黑暗模式。 ● 自定义阅读背景功能，可根据喜好选择填充不同的图片或颜色背景和文字颜色。 ● 多种字体，支持一百多种语言的不同字体。 ● 密码保护，支持阅读密码保护。 ● 全文搜索功能，可以通过关键字跳转到寻找的页面。 ● 多种翻页效果（仿真翻页、左右覆盖、上下滚动等）。 ● 搜索功能，支持搜索已加载的txt文件。 ● 支持多种导入TXT文本的方式（WiFi导入、iCloud FIle导入、iTunes 导入、文件分享、隔空投送）。 ● 支持文件重命名。 ● iPad端深度适配，支持分屏浏览、侧拉、横竖屏切换。 带来更好的阅读体验是我所追求的，如果您觉得App使用还不错，希望空闲时可以花一分钟给App评个星、写两句评论，这会让作为开发者的我更有动力，再接再厉，提供更好的用户阅读体验。 隐私政策：https://snakescanner.com/componet/readerpolicy.html 问题和反馈可联系：sheng1jie@hotmail.com（微博：Developer-SJ）
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 开卷阅读 at 4.7 against PureReader's 4.0. 开卷阅读 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). PureReader's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PureReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 开卷阅读 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
开卷阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PureReader's written reviews are positive against 89% of 开卷阅读's.
PureReader ships an update every 3 months, 开卷阅读 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PureReader | 开卷阅读 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (27 ratings) | 4.7 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 乙丑 蒋 | 杰 盛 |
Customer experience
PureReader
开卷阅读
In-app purchases
PureReader
- PureReader Pro$3.99
开卷阅读
- Premium$2.99
