# APPICS vs ReadON DAO

The clearest difference is rating: ReadON DAO at 4.8 against APPICS's 4.0. ReadON DAO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). APPICS's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 73%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APPICS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ReadON DAO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReadON DAO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadON DAO has 203 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of APPICS's written reviews are positive against 73% of ReadON DAO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, ReadON DAO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APPICS | ReadON DAO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042/reviews) | **[4.8 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readon-dao/id1635013649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **203** |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [APPICS AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353860041) | [Real Matrix PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635013651) |

## What reviewers say

### APPICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042)

This app rewards users for their time and contributions to social media through a decentralized system. Share photos and short videos, engage with content through upvotes and comments, and earn tokens that can be exchanged or staked. The more active you are, the greater your influence and rewards.

**Highlights:** Decentralized contribution-reward-system, Earn APX tokens for content and upvotes, Share photos and short videos, Upvote and comment on content, In-app wallet for token management, Stake tokens to increase voting power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| variable_229_99 | $229.99 | one-time |
| variable_239_99 | $239.99 | one-time |
| variable_249_99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| variable_399_99 | $399.99 | one-time |
| variable_499_99 | $499.99 | one-time |
| variable_599_99 | $599.99 | one-time |
| variable_699_99 | $699.99 | one-time |
| variable_799_99 | $799.99 | one-time |
| variable_899_99 | $899.99 | one-time |
| variable_999_99 | $999.99 | one-time |


### ReadON DAO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readon-dao/id1635013649)

This Web3 application rewards users with NFTs and cryptocurrency for reading digital content. Enhance your reading experience by upgrading your archive, earning points, and redeeming rewards. Discover the latest Web3 news, articles, and posts while participating in a decentralized content ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Earn NFT and crypto rewards for reading, Upgrade reading archive and earn points, Access Web3 news, articles, and posts, Participate in a decentralized content ecosystem, Decentralized recommendation system, Read-Fi token economy

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APPICS free?

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

### Is ReadON DAO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APPICS or ReadON DAO?

ReadON DAO is rated higher. APPICS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ReadON DAO averages 4.8 from 203 ratings.

### Do APPICS or ReadON DAO have ads?

APPICS shows ads; ReadON DAO does not.

### Which is updated more often, APPICS or ReadON DAO?

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReadON DAO every 5 days. Most recently, APPICS was updated on September 19, 2026 and ReadON DAO on September 21, 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.*