# PureReader vs 清墨

The clearest difference is rating: 清墨 at 5.0 against PureReader's 4.0. 清墨 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). PureReader's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 9) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PureReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 清墨 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

清墨 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PureReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of 清墨's.

PureReader ships an update every 3 months, 清墨 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureReader | 清墨 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purereader-a-txtepub-reader/id879281112/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6473902642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [乙丑 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/364993963) | [ZhenDong Technology Co, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643412889) |

## 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 |


### 清墨

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6473902642)

Experience pure reading with a minimalist design, free from ads and notifications. Supports TXT and EPUB formats, with automatic decompression of ZIP/RAR files. Customize themes, fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, TXT/EPUB support, Automatic ZIP/RAR decompression, Theme and font customization, Cloud sync for reading progress, Automatic chapter extraction, Day/Night mode

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 金券-10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 金券-30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 金券 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 月卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 金券-300 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 年卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 金券-360 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 无限卡 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 金券 720 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PureReader free?

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

### Is 清墨 free?

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

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

清墨 is rated higher. PureReader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while 清墨 averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do PureReader or 清墨 have ads?

Neither PureReader nor 清墨 shows ads.

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

PureReader ships an update every 3 months, and 清墨 every 3 weeks. Most recently, PureReader was updated on November 1, 2026 and 清墨 on November 4, 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.*