Comparison

A FB2 Reader vs tiReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A FB2 Reader

This free application allows you to read your favorite FB2 format ebooks on your iPad and iPhone. Easily import books from various sources, customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and color schemes, and navigate your library with ease.

Highlights
  • Read FB2 ebooks
  • Import from web, iTunes, and cloud drives
  • Adjustable fonts, spacing, and width
  • Three color schemes
  • Easy navigation and page turning
  • Sort books by various criteria
  • Book image gallery
Features
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A FB2 Reader lets you read your favorite books on iPad without any restrictions and hidden fees. A FB2 Reader completely free ebook reading application, you can collect unlimited number of titles in your Library and read them for you own pleasure. Application optimized for all iPad and iPhone models and high resolution Retina Display graphics. It is possible to load ebooks in fb2 format into application by a number of way, like: - download fb2 books using your favorite web browser application and open it with A FB2 Reader using "Open In..." iSO feature - use iTunes file sharing to copy files from you computer - import books from you preferred cloud drive - Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive currently supported, more options coming in next versions A FB2 Reader features: - Turn pages with a tap or swipe - Easy navigation inside the book - Open electronic books from any source - Automatically expands fb2 files from zip archive - Adjustable fonts and font sizes - Adjustable line spacing - Adjustable page width - Three color schemes - Sort books by File name, Book Title, Author or Recently opened - Book Information Page - Book Images Gallery View - all embedded images on one page - Book sharing - possible to transfer book to any destination supported by iOS or any application which can handle this file type

About

tiReader

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for eBooks, audiobooks, and comics across various formats. Access a vast library of free content and organize your collection with powerful tools. Customize your reading environment and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Supports eBooks, Audiobooks, and Comics
  • Access to 1,000,000+ free eBooks
  • Customizable library structure
  • Powerful search and filtering
  • Bookmarks and annotations
  • Sync across devices
  • Cloud and OPDS catalog access
Features
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tiReader is the best way to read eBooks, Audiobooks and Comics on iPhone or iPad. Get access to 1000000+ free eBooks in OPDS-catalogs and Calibre servers. Support all popular formats • eBooks (epub, pdf, djvu, fb2, mobi, prc, azw, html, txt) • AudioBooks (M4B, M4A, MP3) • Comics (cbr, cbz) • Photos (jpg, png, bmp, gif, ico, tif, xbm) • Photo Albums (zip, rar) CORE FEATURES • Customizable ebooks and folders structure • Powerful tool set for searching, filtering and working with tags • Multicolor Bookmarks and Annotation • Fully customizable style and color themes for eBooks • Sync across all your devices EXTRA FEATURES • Day and Night modes • Access to Clouds, OPDS-catalogs and Calibre servers • Support of EPUB3 format eBooks with built-in multimedia content • Bookmark and Annotation search across all docs in Library (iPad only) • Open multiple docs at once (iPad only) HELP and FEEDBACK http://tireader.com/help http://tireader.com/contact Please note: tiReader does not support DRM-protected eBooks and comics. The free app version allows you to work with five documents only. Delete unnecessary documents to access others or remove this restriction with an in-app purchase "Unlock Full Version". Privacy policy: http://tireader.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

A FB2 Reader3 screens
tiReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: tiReader at 4.5 against A FB2 Reader's 3.4. tiReader also leads on ratings volume (648 vs 5). A FB2 Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. tiReader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. A FB2 Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tiReader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tiReader has 648 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A FB2 Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, tiReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
A FB2 Reader versus tiReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA FB2 ReadertiReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.5 (648 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews — better66.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5648 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB169 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYuri StaloverovStanislav Polishchuk

Customer experience

A FB2 Reader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative27.1%

tiReader

All ratings648 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive66.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative23.3%

Bugs and requests

A FB2 Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

tiReader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Highlighting not working for some books
  • Corrupted files not opening properly
  • Sync issues with certain cloud services
  • Unexpected crashes when handling large libraries

Requested features

6 requests
  • Vertical continuous scrolling for ePub files
  • Export notes and highlights
  • Improved PDF annotation tools
  • Audiobook playback support
  • Automatic cloud backup and sync
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  • Enhanced search and filtering options

In-app purchases

None

A FB2 Reader

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

tiReader

One-time4
  • Skin "minima Glass"$0.99
  • Skin "minima Glass red"$0.99
  • Skin "art Blur"$0.99
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  • Unlock Full version$4.99

Questions

Is A FB2 Reader free?
A FB2 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is tiReader free?
tiReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A FB2 Reader or tiReader?
tiReader is rated higher. A FB2 Reader averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while tiReader averages 4.5 from 648 ratings.
Do A FB2 Reader or tiReader have ads?
Neither A FB2 Reader nor tiReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A FB2 Reader or tiReader?
A FB2 Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and tiReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, A FB2 Reader was updated on October 12, 2026 and tiReader on October 13, 2026.

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