# BetaReader vs readwe

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BetaReader | readwe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betareader/id1436859571/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Betareader Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436611669) | [Anton Onoiko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810137740) |

## What reviewers say

### BetaReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betareader/id1436859571)

Discover and read unpublished novels and short stories from authors and publishers.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.

**Highlights:** Beta read unpublished novels, Test short stories, Provide reader feedback, Discover new authors, Support publishers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BetaReader Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| BetaReader Pro Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| BetaReader Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| BetaReader Pro Yearly | $349.99 | per year |
| 100 BetaReader Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 BetaReader Credits | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 BetaReader Credits | $149.99 | one-time |


### readwe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwe/id6744955329)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BetaReader free?

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

### Is readwe free?

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

### Do BetaReader or readwe have ads?

Neither BetaReader nor readwe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BetaReader or readwe?

BetaReader ships an update every 6 weeks, and readwe every 8 months. Most recently, BetaReader was updated on October 29, 2026 and readwe on October 25, 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.*