Beautiful Epub Reader vs EPUBReader: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Beautiful Epub Reader | EPUBReader |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sparrow | epubreader |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-20 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are e-book & epub readers extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Beautiful Epub Reader leads on permissions & access (85% vs 58%).
- Beautiful Epub Reader leads on data & privacy (100% vs 75%).
- Beautiful Epub Reader leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 10%).
- On community reputation, the two are evenly matched (83% vs 84%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Beautiful Epub Reader | EPUBReader |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 21.24/25 | 14.58/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 16/16 | 12/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 0.75/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 8.25/10 | 8.35/10 |
| Total | 86.9/100 | 60.87/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Epub Reader safer than EPUBReader?
Beautiful Epub Reader currently scores higher — 87/100 vs 61/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Beautiful Epub Reader safe?
Beautiful Epub Reader currently holds safety grade A (87/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Sparrow. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is EPUBReader safe?
EPUBReader currently holds safety grade B (61/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by epubreader. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Beautiful Epub Reader safety report · EPUBReader safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.