BetaReader vs readwe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BetaReader
Discover and read unpublished novels and short stories from authors and publishers. Provide feedback as a beta reader and help shape new literary works. Start your reading journey today.
- Beta read unpublished novels
- Test short stories
- Provide reader feedback
- Discover new authors
- Support publishers
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We help authors and publishers beta test coming novels and short stories against real readers. Download the app and start reading today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
readwe
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Welcome to readwe! Here, you can find like-minded people through books. Just select your favorite titles — and if other users have similar tastes, you’ll see their contact details and can start a conversation. Discover new friends through shared literary passions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: readwe at none against BetaReader's 7. readwe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). BetaReader's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. BetaReader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. readwe asks for nothing beyond the download.
BetaReader ships an update every 6 weeks, readwe every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BetaReader | readwe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Betareader Sweden AB | Anton Onoiko |
In-app purchases
BetaReader
- BetaReader Premium Monthly$11.991 Month
- BetaReader Pro Monthly$34.991 Month
- BetaReader Premium Yearly$119.991 Year
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- BetaReader Pro Yearly$349.991 Year
- 100 BetaReader Credits$14.99
- 500 BetaReader Credits$69.99
- 1,200 BetaReader Credits$149.99
readwe
No in-app purchases
