# Instaread vs Quick Reads

The clearest difference is rating: Instaread at 4.6 against Quick Reads's 3.9. Instaread also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 8). Quick Reads's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instaread sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Quick Reads sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instaread holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instaread has 9.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Instaread's written reviews are positive against 67% of Quick Reads's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instaread | Quick Reads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaread-learn-something-new/id1046172976/reviews)** | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-reads/id1139023307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 104 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Instaread, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046172975) | [Leftlane Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731286255) |

## What reviewers say

### Instaread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaread-learn-something-new/id1046172976)

Access condensed insights from thousands of bestselling nonfiction books in both audio and text formats. Learn key takeaways in 15 minutes or less, with curated content and original series on various topics. Download content for offline access and improve yourself with profound ideas.

**Highlights:** Key insights from bestselling books, Available in audio and text, Learn in 15 minutes or less, Professionally written titles, Instaread Originals series, Download for offline access

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instaread Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Instaread Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Instaread | $4.99 | per month |
| Instaread | $7.99 | per month |
| Instaread | $8.99 | per month |
| Instaread | $14.99 | per month |
| Instaread | $49.99 | per year |
| Instaread | $79.99 | per year |
| Instaread | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning on the go
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 💡 Variety of content (books, articles, etc.)
- 🚀 Efficient way to get key insights
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable login and access issues
- 🔍 Limited book selection

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Login and access issues
- Subscription billing problems
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline audio download option
- Progress tracking and reading history
- Highlight and note-taking features
- Ability to access content on multiple devices
- More affordable pricing options


### Quick Reads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-reads/id1139023307)

Discover and enjoy a curated collection of short stories with an intuitive interface. Listen to stories with audio narration to improve reading speed and dictation. Engage with a community of readers by sharing comments and ratings.

**Highlights:** Curated short stories, Audio narration option, Story summaries and author bios, User profiles for comments and ratings, Offline story access, Reading time and rating information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 30 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 coins | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instaread free?

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

### Is Quick Reads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Instaread or Quick Reads?

Instaread is rated higher. Instaread averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Quick Reads averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Instaread or Quick Reads have ads?

Instaread shows ads; Quick Reads does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instaread or Quick Reads?

Instaread ships an update every 2 months, and Quick Reads every 2 months. Most recently, Instaread was updated on October 21, 2026 and Quick Reads on September 20, 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.*