# Reader vs ReadAid

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reader at none against ReadAid's 1. Reader also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadAid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader | ReadAid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小康 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/438044743) | [诗宇 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868599151) |

## 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


### ReadAid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readaid/id6757760068)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadAid Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader free?

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

### Is ReadAid free?

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

### Do Reader or ReadAid have ads?

Neither Reader nor ReadAid shows ads.

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