# Reader vs ThemeParty

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reader at none against ThemeParty's 3. Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThemeParty sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader | ThemeParty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themeparty-widget-and-wallpaper/id6504968592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小康 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/438044743) | [华南 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716246208) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-plain-text-ereader/id1021086856)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThemeParty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themeparty-widget-and-wallpaper/id6504968592)

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of widgets and high-definition wallpapers. Apply professional designer templates with a single tap to create a unique and personalized look for your device.

**Highlights:** Theme templates for one-click application, Depth of field and HD wallpapers, Customizable home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets with animations and copywriting, Photo, panel, and power widgets, Transparent background widgets

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Cute and aesthetic designs
- 👍 Useful features like ringtones and wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Too many premium features
- 💸 Requires in-app purchases to unlock content
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free content and less premium-locked features
- Improved search and browsing experience
- Ability to create custom widgets and designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader free?

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

### Is ThemeParty free?

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

### Do Reader or ThemeParty have ads?

ThemeParty shows ads; Reader does not.

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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.*