# Reader vs Photo Widgets +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Widgets + at 100% against Reader's 56%. Photo Widgets + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (33 vs 3). Reader's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Widgets + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widgets + has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Widgets +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader | Photo Widgets + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader/id1179373118/reviews)** | [4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widgets-plus/id1557179948/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Augmented Text Company LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/459748478) | [CAO HUNG LE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542899848) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader/id1179373118)

This app provides a distraction-free reading and annotation experience for PDF documents on iOS. Seamlessly sync your annotated files with your Mac for further editing and workflow integration via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading, PDF annotation, iCloud sync with Mac, Companion to macOS app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ask AI Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |


### Photo Widgets +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widgets-plus/id1557179948)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom photo widgets. Easily add your favorite pictures to albums and display them beautifully to match your unique style.

**Highlights:** Home screen customization, Personal photo display, Easy to use interface, Photo album creation, Style matching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader free?

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

### Is Photo Widgets + free?

Photo Widgets + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reader or Photo Widgets +?

Reader is rated higher. Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Photo Widgets + averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do Reader or Photo Widgets + have ads?

Neither Reader nor Photo Widgets + shows ads.

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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.*