R Analyst vs PastReads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
R Analyst
This app provides a powerful R language engine for executing code directly on your device without needing a backend server. It includes a code editor with helpful features like keyword auto-completion and syntax highlighting, along with a comprehensive set of built-in packages.
- On-device R language execution
- Code editor with auto-complete
- Syntax highlighting
- Includes 30+ built-in R packages
- Help command for documentation
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R Analyst is a R language engine that can execute R code in devices directly(do not require to connect to a backend server), the buildin pacakges:utils,methods,graphics,grDevices,stats,grid,lattice,nlme,MASS,rpart,splines,cluster,foreign,parallel,spatial,survival,boot,stats4,KernSmooth,nnet,tools,class,zoo,lmtest,gridExtra,tseries,quadprog,mvtnorm,multcomp,Hmisc,rms,psych,GPArotation,gof,Matrix,arules. Include a code editor for R language, can type help command to show help document, keyword auto-complete/highlight limitation: cannot install package.
PastReads
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PastReads is your all-in-one library for everything you read, see, and hear. Your free library helps you save, organize, and rediscover the best ideas. Whether you are reading books, browsing the web, listening to podcasts, or visiting museums, PastReads helps you capture what matters and find it again when you need it. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY ■ Capture highlights and notes in one place ■ Add quick notes and thoughts ■ Organize your content with collections, tags, and favorites ■ Filter & search your entire library with full-text search IMPORT YOUR CONTENT ■ Import highlights from Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Readwise, KOReader, and more ■ Save content with details like author, location, and date ■ Keep your reading history connected in one timeline YOUR (E)BOOKS IN ONE PLACE ■ Keep track of everything you read ■ Search millions of books and add them to your library ■ Turn passages from physical books into digital highlights using the camera book highlighter SAVE IDEAS BEYOND BOOKS ■ Capture highlights from articles, museum visits, and more ■ Use your camera to capture and select text from the real world REMEMBER YOUR HIGHLIGHTS ■ Get a daily recap of highlights so you don't forget what you read ■ Complete streaks to stay motivated ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE ■ Use PastReads on your phone or via web ■ Synchronize ebook highlights using the desktop app BUILT FOR IOS Add PastReads widgets to your Home Screen, view highlights of the day, save content while browsing, and get customizable push notifications to revisit key ideas. JOIN NOW Join thousands of readers and start remembering your highlights. PastReads is free to use. You can upgrade to PastReads Pro for: ■ more and better recaps with custom schedules and spaced repetition ■ unlimited tags and collections ■ advanced filtering ■ monthly book summaries ■ exports to Notion, PDF, and Markdown ■ and much more -- Terms of use: https://www.pastreads.com/terms Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PastReads at Free against R Analyst's $4.99. PastReads also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). R Analyst's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
PastReads is free to download; R Analyst costs $4.99 up front. PastReads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. R Analyst asks for nothing beyond the download.
R Analyst ships an update every 4 months, PastReads every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | R Analyst | PastReads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 友辉 严 | PastReads |
In-app purchases
R Analyst
No in-app purchases
PastReads
- PastReads Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- PastReads Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year









