# Fable vs Simple Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Reader at none against Fable's 10. Fable's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fable sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Simple Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fable | Simple Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fable-track-and-discuss-books/id1488170618/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485497426) | [Casey Mondoux](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778819347) |

## What reviewers say

### Fable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fable-track-and-discuss-books/id1488170618)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Book, #29 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Connect with fellow readers and TV enthusiasts in a vibrant community. Track your reading progress, discover new titles, and participate in online book and TV clubs. Set goals, get personalized stats, and share your reviews.

**Highlights:** Track reading and watch lists, Personalized reading statistics, Daily reading streaks and goals, Create and join book/TV clubs, Discover new books and shows, Import Goodreads/Kindle data, Customizable book reviews

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fable Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Fable Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Stalked by the Kraken | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Very Secret Society of... | $7.99 | one-time |
| Quicksilver | $9.99 | one-time |
| Artificial Wisdom | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Dark Window | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Seven Year Slip | $13.99 | one-time |
| Fourth Wing | $14.99 | one-time |
| Iron Flame | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fantastic community
- 📚 Great for book clubs
- 🎨 Beautiful UI design
- 📊 Useful reading stats
- 🔍 Helpful book recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited book selection
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific books
- 🔍 Lack of ability to add custom books
- 🔍 Syncing issues with other platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with updating currently reading status
- Inconsistent behavior when adding new books
- Notifications not always syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track reading progress across devices
- Implement more filtering and sorting options for book lists
- Allow users to customize book covers and details
- Improve notification settings and controls
- Add support for more book formats and sources


### Simple Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-reader-audio-player/id6816940787)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fable free?

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

### Is Simple Reader free?

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

### Do Fable or Simple Reader have ads?

Neither Fable nor Simple Reader shows ads.

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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.*