# Vibrator vs Candy Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Candy Reader at 5.0 against Vibrator's 4.1. Candy Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Vibrator's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vibrator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Candy Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Candy Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibrator has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vibrator ships an update every 3 weeks, Candy Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vibrator | Candy Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrator-relax-massager-app/id1483015542/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-reader/id6740163480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rychard Matskevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395390712) | [Mark Ramrattan](https://appshunter.io/developer/480952372) |

## What reviewers say

### Vibrator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibrator-relax-massager-app/id1483015542)

This app offers a variety of unique vibration patterns for relaxation and massage. Users can customize vibration speed and power to soothe muscle pain, relieve stress, or help a baby sleep. It features a modern interface and multiple patterns for personalized use.

**Highlights:** 12 unique vibration patterns, Adjustable vibration speed, Adjustable vibration power, Modern and easy-to-use interface, Neck and body massage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iVibe & Cool Massager Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Massager Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Massager & Calming Vibrator | $8.99 | per month |
| Massager & Vibrator VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| Massager App Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Vibrating Massager Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vibrator Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massage Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Massager | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective for pain relief
- 👍 Relaxing vibration patterns
- 😊 Satisfying user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for most features
- 🐛 Inconsistent vibration intensity
- 🔋 Drains phone battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased features not unlocking
- Vibrations not working on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Constant vibration mode
- More free vibration patterns
- Wireless sync with Apple Watch


### Candy Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-reader/id6740163480)

This utility extension prevents comic readers from reverting to the first page after a short period of reading. It ensures a seamless comic reading experience without interruptions. Enjoy your comics without the frustration of being reset.

**Highlights:** Prevents page reset in comic readers, Seamless reading experience, Safari extension, Fixes 8-minute page revert bug

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vibrator free?

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

### Is Candy Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vibrator or Candy Reader?

Candy Reader is rated higher. Vibrator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Candy Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vibrator or Candy Reader have ads?

Neither Vibrator nor Candy Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vibrator or Candy Reader?

Vibrator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Candy Reader every 3 days. Most recently, Vibrator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Candy Reader on October 2, 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.*