# A FB2 Reader vs ShortBook²

The clearest difference is rating: ShortBook² at 4.6 against A FB2 Reader's 3.4. A FB2 Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShortBook² sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. A FB2 Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShortBook² holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of A FB2 Reader's written reviews are positive against 40% of ShortBook²'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

A FB2 Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, ShortBook² every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A FB2 Reader | ShortBook² |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-fb2-reader/id964428346/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id1499866684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Staloverov](https://appshunter.io/developer/845277613) | [Jury Shortki](https://appshunter.io/developer/295094305) |

## What reviewers say

### A FB2 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-fb2-reader/id964428346)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShortBook²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id1499866684)

This reader app offers a unique approach to text display on smaller screens, optimizing comfort and reducing eye strain. It allows extensive customization of text layout and includes decorative elements to enhance the reading experience. Supports FB2 format and provides reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Optimized text layout for small screens, Customizable text placement options, Decorative elements for atmosphere, FB2 format support (contents, footnotes, figures), Rich settings with dozens of parameters, Reading statistics and monitoring, Quick restart after breaks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A FB2 Reader free?

A FB2 Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShortBook² free?

ShortBook² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A FB2 Reader or ShortBook²?

ShortBook² is rated higher. A FB2 Reader averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ShortBook² averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do A FB2 Reader or ShortBook² have ads?

Neither A FB2 Reader nor ShortBook² shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A FB2 Reader or ShortBook²?

A FB2 Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShortBook² every 2 months. Most recently, A FB2 Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and ShortBook² on September 21, 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.*