# EPUB Reader vs ePub Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EPUB Reader at 77% against ePub Reader's 0%. EPUB Reader also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (809 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EPUB Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ePub Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EPUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPUB Reader has 809 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of EPUB Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of ePub Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPUB Reader | ePub Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (809 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-reader-for-epub-format/id972654880/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **809** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) | [James Reed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826542240) |

## What reviewers say

### EPUB Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-reader-for-epub-format/id972654880)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Additional Formats | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great reader with customization options
- 📚 Supports various file formats
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔊 Good text-to-speech functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads even in paid version
- 🔒 Suspicious app permissions
- 🤖 Outdated and unsupported features

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Improve file management and organization
- Provide better integration with cloud storage services
- Implement pagination and chapter navigation


### ePub Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epub-reader-ebook-opener/id6748608118)

An intuitive e-book reader supporting EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX. Customize fonts, text size, and themes. The Pro version offers night mode, unlimited books, and easier importing.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOCX, Customizable font, size, and themes, Night mode (Pro version), Unlimited book additions (Pro version), Wi-Fi, iTunes, and app importing (Pro version), Recently opened books access

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPUB Reader free?

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

### Is ePub Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EPUB Reader or ePub Reader?

EPUB Reader is rated higher. EPUB Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while ePub Reader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EPUB Reader or ePub Reader have ads?

Neither EPUB Reader nor ePub Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EPUB Reader or ePub Reader?

EPUB Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and ePub Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, EPUB Reader was updated on October 15, 2026 and ePub Reader on October 1, 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.*