# Readmoo 看書 vs 知書Nowbook

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Readmoo 看書 at 1.5K against 知書Nowbook's 2. Readmoo 看書 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 知書Nowbook's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 知書Nowbook sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readmoo 看書 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readmoo 看書 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of 知書Nowbook's.

Readmoo 看書 ships an update fortnightly, 知書Nowbook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readmoo 看書 | 知書Nowbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readmoo/id942389748/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowbook/id1446373183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eCrowdmedia](https://appshunter.io/developer/942389747) | [Sino United Electronic Publishing Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/660144353) |

## 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


### 知書Nowbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nowbook/id1446373183)

This platform offers a comprehensive reading experience, combining e-books, audiobooks, courses, and video content. It features a vast collection of Chinese literature and aims to be a leading Cantonese audiobook resource.

**Highlights:** Extensive e-book library, Cantonese audiobook collection, Multimedia courses, Author interviews and video content, Daily content updates, Hong Kong and international Chinese literature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8知書幣 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 38知書幣 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 58知書幣 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 80知書幣 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 193知書幣 | $23.99 | one-time |
| 248知書幣 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 298知書幣 | $36.99 | one-time |
| 403知書幣 | $48.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readmoo 看書 free?

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

### Is 知書Nowbook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readmoo 看書 or 知書Nowbook?

Readmoo 看書 is rated higher. Readmoo 看書 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 知書Nowbook averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Readmoo 看書 or 知書Nowbook have ads?

Neither Readmoo 看書 nor 知書Nowbook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readmoo 看書 or 知書Nowbook?

Readmoo 看書 ships an update fortnightly, and 知書Nowbook every 2 months. Most recently, Readmoo 看書 was updated on September 26, 2026 and 知書Nowbook on July 16, 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.*