EPUB Reader vs PureLibro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EPUB Reader
This application provides a seamless reading experience for EPUB files, supporting all formatting features. It offers advanced customization options for text, page turning, and display, along with cloud integration and file management tools. Enjoy your favorite books with enhanced productivity and comfort on mobile devices.
- Full EPUB format support
- Extensive customization options
- Cloud service integration
- Speech synthesizer
- Multiple page turning animations
- Built-in file manager
- Wi-Fi and FTP transfer
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The BEST application for reading epub books. Format 100% supported by the application, including the styles, chapters, tables, links, footnotes etc. The visualization system takes into account the specific character of the format functioning on mobile devices (memory capacity, the number of general processor units etc.), Providing a maximum productivity and comfort when working with large documents. Elegant design, extended functionality, high speed and stability of work will make reading of your favorite literature a pleasurable experience. You can contact technical support and leave a comment without quitting the application. EPUB Reader’s special features: ■ Compatible with all popular archive formats (rar, zip, 7z, gz, tar ...) ■ Speech synthesizer ■ Large set of page turning animations (Slide, Fade, Curl, Flip, Cube, Ripple, Rotate) ■ Night mode ■ Integration with popular cloud services(Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Yandex.Disk) ■ Integration with popular network services(SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, DLNA) ■ Open books directly from cloud services and network services ■ Hight application stability ■ Automatic recovery bad and non standard files ■ Search and highlight text options ■ Table of contents ■ Highlight and copy text options ■ Font, Font color, Background, font size, margins, line spacing, hyphenation, hyphenation language, skip author style options ■ Brightness control ■ Rotation lock ■ Bookmarks ■ Double page view ■ Opening documents from external applications ■ Last open document list ■ Online book catalogs(OPDS) ■ Web Browser and download manager ■ Wi-Fi transfer ■ FTP transfer File Manager Features: ■ Intuitive interface ■ iTunes integration ■ File sorting(by name, by extension, by size, by date, by author, by progress) ■ Searching files in subfolders ■ Create, move, copy, rename, pack/unpack, delete file/folder options ■ File/folder search ■ Preview book cover Wi-Fi Transfer Features: ■ Intuitive interface ■ Create, move, rename, delete file/folder options ■ Downloading/uploading few media files with one click ■ Display upload progress Online catalog(OPDS) Features: ■ Maximal support OPDS standards ■ User friendly navigation ■ Global searching ■ Full book information preview ■ Adding and editing catalog options ■ Completely popular catalog list Feel free to ask questions, report bugs or request new features: support@develsoftware.com
PureLibro
This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for various digital book and comic formats. It features AI-powered image enhancement, cloud synchronization, extensive customization options, and robust privacy controls. Enjoy hands-free reading and track your progress with detailed statistics.
- Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR and more
- AI-powered image enhancement for comics
- iCloud sync across devices
- Hands-free auto reading mode
- Extensive customization of fonts, layout, and appearance
- Advanced privacy features with password and Face ID
- Detailed reading statistics and library management
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PureLibro is a multi-format reader for novels, comics, PDFs, local files, and remote libraries. Feature Highlights. Everything is designed for better reading. 1. Rich format support: supports popular formats including TXT, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, AZW, CBZ, CBR, PDF, ZIP, and RAR (DRM-free files only). 2. Comic reader: supports ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and CBR comic archives. PDF, EPUB, and MOBI files can also be switched to comic mode with one tap, making it ideal for comics, art books, and image-rich content. 3. Remote library streaming reading (comic mode): supports remote libraries such as SMB, OPDS and WebDAV. On servers that support streaming access, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, and PDF files can be opened without fully downloading them first, saving local storage space. 4. AI-based image enhancement: supports Waifu2x / Anime4K to improve comic image quality (comic mode only). 5. iCloud sync: keeps reading progress and book data consistent across your devices. 6. Data backup: package your reading data with one tap and save it to cloud drives or other storage locations for extra peace of mind. 7. TXT file editing: edit TXT content directly for easier reading and organization. 8. Multiple import methods: import books via WebDAV, cloud drives, Wi-Fi transfer, iCloud, and more. 9. Auto reading: free your hands and make long reading sessions more comfortable. 10. Personalized layout: customize character spacing, paragraph layout, background images, and text colors to create your own reading style. 11. Eye-friendly reading: supports dark mode, page curl, slide, scrolling, and other reading modes, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. 12. Privacy protection: supports password, gesture, and Face ID unlock, and allows you to encrypt or hide books to protect your personal reading space. 13. Reading statistics: records reading duration, frequency, progress, and more to help you understand your reading habits. 14. Flexible book management: supports custom groups, title editing, and sorting for a clearer library. 15. Custom covers: customize covers for TXT and other books to make your bookshelf look better. 16. Automatic chapter detection: TXT novels can also be divided into chapters with one tap, improving the long-form reading experience. 17. Multiple font options: use system fonts or import custom fonts. 18. Multiple listening voices: supports system text-to-speech and Alibaba Cloud speech synthesis, with multiple voices to choose from. -- Pro benefits: After subscribing to Pro, you can use all Pro advanced features during the service period and remove all ads. -- Monthly subscription (1 month), quarterly subscription (3 months), and yearly subscription (1 year) are auto-renewable subscriptions. -- The actual product price applies. The purchase price will be charged in your local currency according to the current exchange rate defined by iTunes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. 【Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Auto-Renewable Subscription Services】 -- If you subscribe to the monthly, quarterly, or yearly auto-renewable service, you authorize Window Reading to charge your iTunes account (the “Account”) for the next billing cycle of the Pro service within 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. If the charge fails due to insufficient account balance, Window Reading reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Pro service without further notice. -- To cancel an active auto-renewable subscription, go to “Settings” on your iOS device → “iTunes Store & App Store” → select “Apple ID” → tap “View Apple ID” → tap “Subscriptions” on the account settings page → cancel the subscription. -- Privacy Policy: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/Privacy.md -- Terms of Service and Auto-Renewal Terms: https://gitee.com/coder_to/luck/blob/master/App/serviceForMembers.md Icon Design Studying icons created by Freepik - Flaticon
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PureLibro at 4.6 against EPUB Reader's 4.2. EPUB Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. EPUB Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PureLibro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 809 and 362 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.
EPUB Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, PureLibro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EPUB Reader | PureLibro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (809 ratings) | 4.6 (362 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews — better | 76.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 809 — better | 362 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LTD DevelSoftware | 添欢 谢 |
Customer experience
EPUB Reader
PureLibro
User reviews
EPUB Reader
From 809 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great reader with customization options
- 📚 Supports various file formats
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔊 Good text-to-speech functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads even in paid version
- 🔒 Suspicious app permissions
- 🤖 Outdated and unsupported features
PureLibro
From 362 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent rendering and image quality
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🔒 Supports a variety of file formats
- 💡 Customizable reading experience
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Some issues with text formatting and italics
- 💡 Lack of multi-device sync and progress tracking
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 💡 Limited font and theme customization options
- 🐛 Localization problems with menus and settings
Bugs and requests
EPUB Reader
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to open certain EPUB files
- Inability to access local and cloud-stored files
- Inconsistent behavior when using dictionary lookup
- Last page of EPUB files not shown
Requested features
4 requests- Add highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Improve file management and organization
- Provide better integration with cloud storage services
- Implement pagination and chapter navigation
PureLibro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
- Issues with loading and rendering large books or comics
- Problems with the reliability of the built-in web browser
- Bugs related to the iCloud sync and backup functionality
Requested features
7 requests- Add support for more text-to-speech options
- Implement bulk import and management of books
- Introduce multi-device sync and reading progress tracking
- Expand font and theme customization capabilities
- Improve localization and translation of the app
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- Add support for OPDS and other external library sources
- Implement a more robust and user-friendly TXT file handling
In-app purchases
EPUB Reader
- Thank the Developer$0.99
- Appearance Customization$1.99
- Additional Formats$3.99
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- Pro Version$5.99
PureLibro
- 1 monthly subscription$0.991 Month
- 3 monthly subscription$1.993 Months
- yearly subscription$5.991 Year
- Pro Special Offer$12.99
- Unlock Pro Version$12.99
- Unlock Pro Version$19.99









