# ASTAR vs Читай

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Читай at 66% against ASTAR's 0%. Читай also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). ASTAR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Читай holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Читай has 441 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ASTAR's written reviews are positive against 66% of Читай's.

ASTAR ships an update every 3 months, Читай fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASTAR | Читай |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astar/id1215195697/reviews) | **[4.8 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483452031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 382 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [integer AR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156869823) | [GRAMOTA, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483452030) |

## What reviewers say

### ASTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astar/id1215195697)

This app uses augmented reality to bring interactive 3D games and educational content to life from specially marked books. Players can control characters, engage in battles, explore space, and learn about various subjects through immersive experiences.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D games, Interactive characters and environments, Joystick and button controls, Educational 3D models, Space exploration content, Photo opportunities with virtual characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Читай

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483452031)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app allows you to browse and purchase books, gifts, and stationery. Discover new releases, get personalized recommendations, and track your loyalty points. Enjoy convenient delivery options and exclusive offers.

**Highlights:** Browse and buy books, gifts, and stationery, Pre-order new releases with exclusive gifts, Personalized book recommendations, Track loyalty points and discounts, Express delivery and in-store pickup, Electronic gift certificates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASTAR free?

ASTAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Читай free?

Читай is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ASTAR or Читай?

Читай is rated higher. ASTAR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Читай averages 4.8 from 441 ratings.

### Do ASTAR or Читай have ads?

Читай shows ads; ASTAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, ASTAR or Читай?

ASTAR ships an update every 3 months, and Читай fortnightly. Most recently, ASTAR was updated on November 11, 2026 and Читай on November 11, 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.*