# PaperSpan vs ReadKit

PaperSpan and ReadKit both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of ReadKit's written reviews are positive against 20% of PaperSpan's. ReadKit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). PaperSpan's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PaperSpan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year and ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for PaperSpan against 4.4 for ReadKit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 124 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of PaperSpan's written reviews are positive against 57% of ReadKit's.

PaperSpan ships an update every 3 months, ReadKit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PaperSpan | ReadKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperspan-save-web-for-later/id1167530069/reviews) | **[4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **56.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sravan Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1167530068) | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) |

## What reviewers say

### PaperSpan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperspan-save-web-for-later/id1167530069)

Save articles from the web to read or listen to later, even offline. Organize your content with smart filters and track your reading habits. Send articles to your Kindle for a seamless reading experience.

**Highlights:** Save articles from web, Offline reading and listening, Smart search and filters, Reading habit tracking, Send to Kindle, Text-to-speech functionality, Highlighting and notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaperSpan Premium | $8.99 | per year |


### ReadKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039)

This app consolidates your favorite news, articles, and feeds into a single, distraction-free reading hub. Save articles to read later, organize content with smart folders, and enjoy offline access. Customize your reading experience with themes and gestures.

**Highlights:** All-in-one reading hub, Cross-platform support, Flexible syncing options, Advanced organization with smart folders, Offline article access, Enhanced reader mode, Customizable interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime macOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime iOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Universal | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning modern design with excellent customization options
- 📱 Great iOS platform citizen with robust state restoration
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance across devices
- ✨ Apple Intelligence AI summary feature implementation
- 🔄 Excellent gesture controls and natural navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent toolbars that cannot be hidden in reading view
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync functionality across devices
- 💾 No iCloud sync support for local feeds
- 🔒 OPML import/export locked behind paywall
- 📊 Mac version feels like iPad port, not native macOS app

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent toolbars blocking distraction-free reading
- Background refresh not working reliably
- Wallabag sync errors and failures
- App crashes when integrating multiple services
- Reading articles not marking as read automatically

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync support for feeds and data
- Raindrop read-later service integration
- Sepia background option for light mode
- Widgets support
- Automatic reader view option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PaperSpan free?

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

### Is ReadKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PaperSpan or ReadKit?

ReadKit is rated higher. PaperSpan averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while ReadKit averages 4.4 from 124 ratings.

### Do PaperSpan or ReadKit have ads?

Neither PaperSpan nor ReadKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PaperSpan or ReadKit?

PaperSpan ships an update every 3 months, and ReadKit every 2 weeks. Most recently, PaperSpan was updated on September 17, 2026 and ReadKit on September 24, 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.*