Comparison

Reader vs Wi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reader

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
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The iOS companion to the macOS Reader PDF viewer. Here you can read with no distractions and annotated, then work further with your documents back on your Mac using iCloud.

About

Wi

Transform your iOS device into a portable flash drive. Easily transfer files to and from your phone or tablet using a web browser over your Wi-Fi network. No external network or complicated setup required.

Highlights
  • Turn iOS device into a flash drive
  • Transfer files via web browser
  • Download files from device
  • Easy Wi-Fi network connection
  • No external network needed
Features
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Wi-Fi Flash Drive is a convenient and practical iOS application that turns your iOS device into a portable flash drive. By connecting to the same Wi-Fi network, other devices can transfer files to your iOS device through a web browser, and you can also download files stored on your device to other devices. This application is very simple to use and does not require external network support. Main Features: 1. Flash Drive Mode: Turn your iOS device into a flash drive, allowing you to browse and transfer files on other devices. 2. File Transfer: Other devices can transfer files to your iOS device through a web browser over the Wi-Fi network. 3. File Download: You can select files from your iOS device and download them to other devices. 4. Easy to Use: No complicated settings are needed, just connect to the same Wi-Fi network to start using. How to Use: 1. Download and install the Wi-Fi Flash Drive application. 2. Open the application and connect to your Wi-Fi network. 3. Open any web browser on another device. 4. Enter the IP address and port number of your iOS device. 5. You can browse and transfer files in the browser. Wi-Fi Flash Drive is a powerful and easy-to-use application that provides you with a convenient file transfer and storage solution. Whether in the office, school, or home, it can meet your file management needs. Download Wi-Fi Flash Drive now and turn your iOS device into a portable flash drive!

Screenshots

Reader2 screens
Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reader at 5.0 against Wi's 2.0. Reader also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Wi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reader versus Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReaderWi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Augmented Text Company LTDJENNIFER HILL

Customer experience

Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Wi

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reader

One-time1
  • Ask AI Subscription$1.99
None

Wi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reader free?
Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reader or Wi?
Reader is rated higher. Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Wi averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Reader or Wi have ads?
Neither Reader nor Wi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reader or Wi?
Reader ships an update weekly, and Wi weekly. Most recently, Reader was updated on October 10, 2026 and Wi on September 27, 2026.

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