ReadMe vs Glean (2c01cb)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Glean (2c01cb)
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Glean은 책을 읽다 마음에 남는 문장을 사진 한 장으로 기록하는 독서 아카이브 앱입니다. 책에 밑줄을 그어도 나중에 다시 찾아본 적 없으신가요? Glean은 그 문장들을 책별로 차곡차곡 쌓아, 검색하고 다시 꺼내볼 수 있게 해줍니다. 1. 촬영하면 바로 텍스트로 책 페이지를 카메라로 찍으면 문장이 자동으로 인식되어 텍스트로 저장됩니다. 타이핑할 필요 없이, 마음에 든 문장을 그대로 남겨보세요. 2.나만의 하이라이트 아카이브 책별로 하이라이트와 메모를 정리하고, 페이지 번호까지 함께 기록할 수 있습니다. 나중에 다시 찾아보기도 쉽습니다. 3.AI 책 요약 지금까지 남긴 하이라이트를 바탕으로 AI가 책의 핵심 내용과 나의 감상을 정리해줍니다. 4. 독서 통계 연도별로 완독한 책, 남긴 하이라이트 수, 가장 많이 읽은 장르를 한눈에 확인하세요. 5. 빠른 검색 지금까지 기록한 모든 하이라이트를 책 제목, 저자, 문장 내용으로 검색할 수 있습니다. 6. 웹에서도 이어보기 glean.kr에서 PC로도 내 아카이브를 검색하고 다시 볼 수 있습니다. 조용히 나만의 문장을 쌓아가는 독서 기록, Glean과 함께 시작해보세요. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Glean (2c01cb) at none against ReadMe's shown. Glean (2c01cb) also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. ReadMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Glean (2c01cb) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ReadMe | Glean (2c01cb) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GwangBeom Park | SUNWOO HWANG |
In-app purchases
ReadMe
- Readme Pro$1.991 Month
- Readme Pro7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- 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
Glean (2c01cb)
- Glean 프로 월간구독$5.991 Month









