PureReader vs Doroad Reader
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
Doroad Reader
This app offers a seamless reading experience for various ebook formats. Organize your library, track reading goals, and customize your reading environment with extensive text and color settings. Sync your progress across multiple Apple devices.
- Supports PDF, EPUB, TXT, MOBI, AZW formats
- Reading goal and progress tracking
- Bookshelf management with sorting and search
- Text annotation and full-text search
- Cross-device sync via iCloud
- Customizable reading settings (layout, color)
- Quick page navigation options
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A professional and pure e-book reader, providing you with a smooth reading experience. All features are available for free. Features List: · Supported format: PDF, EPUB, TXT, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, AZW4 · Reading goal: set a reading goal and record progress · Bookshelf management: organize books by folder, support multiple sorting methods (can also be actively pinned), and allow searching by title · Text operation: Long press the text to bring up the menu, supporting underline, note taking, and full-text search · Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac, multiple devices are available for one purchase · Syncs books and reading progress across devices via iCloud · Importing books from iCloud, WiFi, shared from other apps · Quick page navigation through thumbnail, outline, bookmark, note and browsing history · Reading settings: - Layout: line height, word spacing, letter spacing, font size - Color: background color, font color, image filter - Convenient Function: PDF scrolling lock Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PureReader at 85% against Doroad Reader's 0%. PureReader also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Doroad Reader's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Doroad Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PureReader ships an update every 3 months, Doroad Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PureReader | Doroad Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 乙丑 蒋 | 上海多条禄信息技术有限公司 |
Customer experience
PureReader
Doroad Reader
In-app purchases
PureReader
- PureReader Pro$3.99
Doroad Reader
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Quarterly Premium$1.993 Months
- Annual Premium$4.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$9.99
