Comparison

ReadMe vs TecViewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadMe

This app offers a streamlined experience for viewing text files, removing all extraneous features. It allows quick access to documents from cloud storage services and supports compressed files. Users can customize their reading experience with options for line spacing, themes, font size, and paging animation.

Highlights
  • Cloud file downloads (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • iTunes file upload
  • Compressed file support (zip)
  • Customizable text reading (line spacing, theme, font size)
  • Paging animation
  • Bookmarks
Features
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A viewer focused on one thing: reading. Enjoy novels and comics in one app with Readme. Less clutter. Just what you need to enjoy your next page. [Supported Formats] Novels — TXT, EPUB, SMI Comics — CBZ, CBR, CB7, PDF, TIF, JPG and PNG images Have your files in a ZIP archive? Add it to Readme, and the app will extract it for you. [An Expanded Remote Library] From NAS to the cloud — Connect to SMB, WebDAV, and OPDS servers, as well as Dropbox, OneDrive, Komga, and Kavita. Start reading while it loads — With supported comic files, you can start reading before the entire download finishes. Readme loads the content you need as you go. Choose a volume inside an archive — If a ZIP contains multiple comic archives, browse the volumes and open the one you want. Save for offline reading — Download books in advance and enjoy them without an internet connection. Downloaded books remain readable even after your Pro access ends. Pick up where you left off — Books you read remotely stay in your library, so you can open them again without searching through folders. Opening books from remote libraries and saving them offline require Pro. Depending on the file format and server, a file may need to be downloaded before it opens. [Comfortable Reading for Novels and Comics] Comic viewer — Scroll vertically, view two pages side by side, automatically trim margins, and enhance image clarity. Cover grid — See your library at a glance, with your reading progress displayed below each cover. Automatic series organization (Pro) — Readme identifies titles and volume numbers in filenames and groups books into series. Reading statistics (Pro) — View daily, weekly, and monthly reading time, along with records for individual books. Face ID lock — Lock the entire app. With Pro, you can also lock individual files and folders. [The Essentials, Refined] Continue reading — Your library remembers your reading position and progress. Make it yours — Choose from eight themes: Light, Paper, Sepia, Sage, Lavender, Dark, Midnight, and Black. Adjust fonts, text size, line spacing, margins, and page-turning or scrolling modes. Large files welcome — Open collections spanning tens of megabytes. For long text files, start reading the first pages while Readme prepares the rest. Automatic encoding detection — Readme recognizes a variety of text encodings, including UTF-8 and EUC-KR. Filename recovery — Recover garbled Korean filenames when extracting archives. iCloud sync — Continue on your iPad from where you stopped on your iPhone. Available with a separate in-app purchase or Pro. Import from the cloud — Bring in files from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more. Transfer from your computer — Add files using Finder file sharing and other supported transfer methods. [Readme Pro] Get remote libraries, streaming, offline saving, automatic series organization, reading statistics, and individual file and folder locks. Pro also removes ads and includes iCloud sync while your access is active. Choose a monthly, annual, or lifetime plan. [iCloud Sync] Start a novel on your iPhone and continue from the same place on your iPad. Keep files, reading positions, and bookmarks in sync across your devices. Available as a one-time purchase or included with Readme Pro. [Importing Cloud Files] To import files from a cloud service, install its app on your iPhone and sign in. Supported options include Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. For NAVER MYBOX, use Send → Open in Another App to copy files to Readme. You can also connect Dropbox and OneDrive directly through Readme’s remote library. Something getting in the way of your reading? Let us know through Settings > Contact Us. We’re listening! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://parkgwangbeom.github.io/privacy/

About

TecViewer

Easily view and manage all your text files with this versatile reader. Customize your reading experience with various font and screen style options. Secure your documents and access them from cloud storage or your device.

Highlights
  • Cloud file download
  • iTunes file transfer
  • Folder management
  • Customizable screen styles
  • Font and margin adjustments
  • File locking and biometric security
  • Night mode
Features
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View and enjoy all text files from this app. Experience this simple to use text viewer compatible with your iPhone and iPad! [Features] - Download from your cloud (iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, GoogleDrive, WebDav) - Transfer files from iTunes - Create folders or move and delete files - Share files - Change screen styles to your taste - Change fonts (including size, bold, and type) - Adjust margins (left and right) - Adjust line spacings - Display scroll bars - Secure your files by file locking - See recent files - Delete your cache - Able to use night mode - Set your preferred scrolling direction (vertical or horizontal) - Change encoding (automatically detects the right encoding format at first) [Access Settings] Biometric ID: Agree to Face ID for file security [Support] Email support: mrlhs77@gmail.com * Customer service can also be found in Settings * Our team considers your feedback to be the most important. Please give us your feedback for us to provide better service!

Screenshots

ReadMe4 screens
TecViewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

ReadMe and TecViewer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of TecViewer's written reviews are positive against 67% of ReadMe's. TecViewer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). ReadMe's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TecViewer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ReadMe against 4.7 for TecViewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ReadMe's written reviews are positive against 98% of TecViewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadMe ships an update weekly, TecViewer monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ReadMe versus TecViewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadMeTecViewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38 ratings)4.7 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews98.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better27
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGwangBeom ParkCASOFT

Customer experience

ReadMe

All ratings38 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative20.0%

TecViewer

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.9%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ReadMe

Subscriptions2
  • Readme Pro$1.991 Month
  • Readme Pro7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time6
  • A Cup of Coffee$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • iCloud Sync$3.99
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  • A Hearty Meal$3.99
  • Heartfelt Support$6.99
  • Readme Pro$19.99
4 purchases

TecViewer

One-time4
  • 커피 후원하기 (Small)$0.99
  • 광고 제거$1.99
  • 커피 후원하기 (Large)$1.99
Show 1 more
  • 커피 후원하기 (Big)$4.99

Questions

Is ReadMe free?
ReadMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TecViewer free?
TecViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadMe or TecViewer?
TecViewer is rated higher. ReadMe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while TecViewer averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do ReadMe or TecViewer have ads?
Both ReadMe and TecViewer show ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadMe or TecViewer?
ReadMe ships an update weekly, and TecViewer monthly. Most recently, ReadMe was updated on October 21, 2026 and TecViewer on October 21, 2026.

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