# Classic vs DZ Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Classic at 5.0 against DZ Reader's 3.9. DZ Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and DZ Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DZ Reader has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

Classic ships an update fortnightly, DZ Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic | DZ Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic/id1487823904/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dz-reader-discuz-x/id1602665775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [迪远 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487823903) | [龙起 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715955147) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic/id1487823904)

This app connects users to specific forums, CCF and DRL. It offers a subscription service for advanced features, with automatic renewal unless turned off. Users must have an account for these forums to use the application.

**Highlights:** CCF forum access, DRL forum access, Subscription for advanced features, Automatic renewal management, Account settings for subscription control

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 订阅一年高级功能 | $4.99 | per year |
| 一年高级功能 | $1.99 | one-time |


### DZ Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dz-reader-discuz-x/id1602665775)

This app allows users to access and interact with Discuz! X forums, supporting multiple accounts and forums. It offers features like posting, replying, viewing user information, and managing personal content. The app also includes advanced functionalities such as push notifications and video playback.

**Highlights:** Multi-account and multi-forum support, Posting and replying to threads, User profile and post history viewing, Private messaging and notifications, High-resolution image support, Video playback (YouTube, Bilibili), Automatic daily sign-in

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock  Pro | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic free?

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

### Is DZ Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classic or DZ Reader?

Classic is rated higher. Classic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DZ Reader averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Classic or DZ Reader have ads?

Neither Classic nor DZ Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic or DZ Reader?

Classic ships an update fortnightly, and DZ Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Classic was updated on October 7, 2026 and DZ Reader on September 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.*