# Readmoo 看書 vs HyRead 電子書

The clearest difference is rating: Readmoo 看書 at 4.8 against HyRead 電子書's 2.3. Readmoo 看書 also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 15%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 99). HyRead 電子書's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readmoo 看書 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and HyRead 電子書 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readmoo 看書 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readmoo 看書 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Readmoo 看書's written reviews are positive against 15% of HyRead 電子書's.

Readmoo 看書 ships an update fortnightly, HyRead 電子書 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readmoo 看書 | HyRead 電子書 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readmoo/id942389748/reviews)** | [2.3 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyread/id1098612822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [eCrowdmedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/942389747) | [HYWEB KNOWLEDGE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784157380) |

## What reviewers say

### Readmoo 看書

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readmoo/id942389748)

Access a vast library of traditional Chinese e-books and audiobooks. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with features like offline access, cloud syncing, customizable text, and annotation tools. Track your reading progress and share favorite quotes.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Cloud sync, Vertical/horizontal text switch, Multiple font options, Adjustable line height, Highlighting and notes, Bookmarks, Color scheme options, Unlimited reading/listening, Reading achievements

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 愛犢幣 210 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 愛犢幣 360 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 愛犢幣 690 | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth app performance
- 💡 Customizable display options
- 🌟 Excellent traditional Chinese book selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy UI and navigation issues
- 💸 Expensive book pricing
- 📥 Inability to purchase books in-app
- 🤖 Lack of advanced text-to-speech features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access account
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating between books
- Errors when trying to download or access purchased books

**Requested features**

- Add simple/traditional Chinese switching
- Improve in-app purchase functionality
- Implement advanced text-to-speech capabilities
- Optimize app for iPad and larger screens


### HyRead 電子書

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyread/id1098612822)

Access a vast collection of e-books and magazines from Taiwanese libraries. Borrow and read thousands of titles for free with your library card. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with intuitive features and multi-device support.

**Highlights:** Borrow e-books and magazines from libraries, Access over 220,000 e-books and 350 magazines, Supports PDF, EPUB, and JPG formats, Multi-library support, Keyword search and book information, Cloud backup for notes and progress, Customizable reading display

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web Novel Package 30 Days | $1.99 | per month |
| All-in-One Package 30 Days | $3.99 | per month |
| All-in-One Package 90 Days | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| All-in-One Package 180 Days | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| All-in-One Package 365 Days | $29.99 | per year |
| Children's Book Package 365 Days | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Access to library books internationally
- 👍 Good interface design and layout
- 📖 Convenient e-book reading on iPad
- 🌟 Extensive library collection across multiple libraries
- 💡 Online reading functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and crashes on startup
- 🔓 Persistent login issues and forced logouts
- 📵 Blank or unresponsive interface after updates
- ⚠️ Downloaded books fail to open or load
- 🔄 Inconsistent syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Blank white screen after login or update
- Books fail to download or load with infinite loading spinner
- Forced logout without proper notification
- Error code -102 preventing book access

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or eye protection mode
- Background playback for audiobooks
- Drawing/annotation support for all file types (JPEG, PDF)
- iPad split-screen functionality
- Built-in dictionary lookup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readmoo 看書 free?

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

### Is HyRead 電子書 free?

HyRead 電子書 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Readmoo 看書 or HyRead 電子書?

Readmoo 看書 is rated higher. Readmoo 看書 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while HyRead 電子書 averages 2.3 from 99 ratings.

### Do Readmoo 看書 or HyRead 電子書 have ads?

Neither Readmoo 看書 nor HyRead 電子書 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readmoo 看書 or HyRead 電子書?

Readmoo 看書 ships an update fortnightly, and HyRead 電子書 monthly. Most recently, Readmoo 看書 was updated on September 24, 2026 and HyRead 電子書 on September 22, 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.*