# Catch vs SKReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SKReader at none against Catch's 10. SKReader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Catch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per 7 days. SKReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch | SKReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-thrilling-chat-stories/id1220327765/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KUPI BATON, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458582424) | [Said Giulmagomedov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785068708) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-thrilling-chat-stories/id1220327765)

Dive into a world of short, thrilling stories, chat narratives, and audiobooks. Explore diverse genres from horror and mystery to romance and fanfiction. Engage with interactive chat quests where your choices shape the plot.

**Highlights:** Short chat stories and narratives, Interactive chat quests, Audiobooks and audio stories, Fanfiction library, Multiple genres including romance and horror, User-submitted stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abyss unlimited | $3.39 | per 7 days |
| Abyss unlimited | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Abyss unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Abyss unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Abyss unlimited | $8.29 | per month |
| Abyss unlimited | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| Abyss unlimited | $15.49 | per month |
| Abyss unlimited | $20.90 | per year |
| Box of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Видео-история | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Engaging and captivating stories
- 📚 Wide variety of genres and themes
- 🎧 Immersive audio narration
- 💻 Convenient mobile reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long wait times (up to 30 minutes) between chapters
- 💰 Expensive weekly subscription
- 🔒 Limited access without paid subscription
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening or loading
- Chapters not loading properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Reduce wait time between chapters
- Offer more affordable subscription options
- Provide free access to more content
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes


### SKReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skreader/id6785068706)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch free?

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

### Is SKReader free?

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

### Do Catch or SKReader have ads?

Catch shows ads; SKReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch or SKReader?

Catch ships an update every 3 weeks, and SKReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Catch was updated on November 6, 2026 and SKReader on October 31, 2026.

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