# A FB2 Reader vs Books Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Books Reader at 4.7 against A FB2 Reader's 3.4. Books Reader also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 5). A FB2 Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Books Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. A FB2 Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Books Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of A FB2 Reader's written reviews are positive against 38% of Books Reader'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, Books Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A FB2 Reader | Books Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-fb2-reader/id964428346/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-reader-pocket-library/id1550557954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Staloverov](https://appshunter.io/developer/845277613) | [Villow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550558286) |

## 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


### Books Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-reader-pocket-library/id1550557954)

This app provides a seamless e-reading experience, managing your ebook collection and offering customizable reading settings. It supports various formats and includes features like bookmarking, note-taking, and a read/unread tracker.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple ebook formats (epub, fb2, mobi, PDF), Manages and organizes ebook collections, Customizable text size, color, theme, and brightness, Progress tracking and bookmarking, Note-taking and excerpt selection, Read/unread book tracker, Filtering and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regular donation | $1.99 | per month |
| Regular donation | $3.99 | per month |
| Regular donation | $5.99 | per month |
| Regular donation | $9.99 | per month |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Custom Fonts & Themes | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A FB2 Reader free?

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

### Is Books Reader free?

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

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

Books Reader is rated higher. A FB2 Reader averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Books Reader averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

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

Neither A FB2 Reader nor Books Reader shows ads.

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

A FB2 Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Books Reader every 3 months. Most recently, A FB2 Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and Books Reader on September 23, 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.*