# M vs Deereader

M and Deereader both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 27% of Deereader's written reviews are positive against 0% of M's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Deereader sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for M against 4.6 for Deereader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 390 and 626 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 27% of Deereader's.

M ships an update monthly, Deereader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Deereader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-reader/id1491128481/reviews) | [4.6 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deereader/id1533196841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 390 | **626** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **26.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK WISHOW TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619748774) | [HK YOODLE DIGITAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494258460) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-reader/id1491128481)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of popular romantic and fantasy stories, including vampires and werewolves. Save your favorites and sync your progress across devices for uninterrupted reading. Daily chapter updates ensure you're always caught up.

**Highlights:** Thousands of popular stories, Multiple genres: romance, fantasy, werewolf, Save favorite stories, Cross-device syncing, Daily chapter updates, Ad-supported content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount Card Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Card Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| MemberShip Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Discount Card Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 840Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Coins & Gifts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins & Gifts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Coins & Gifts | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12600 Coins & Gifts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000書幣，送5000書豆 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Deereader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deereader/id1533196841)

Discover and read novels across a wide range of genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Enjoy daily updates, personalized recommendations, and the ability to read online or offline. Organize your favorite books with a customizable shelf.

**Highlights:** Synchronous daily updates, Diverse genre filtering, Personalized reading recommendations, Online and offline reading, Customizable book shelf

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Weekly) | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| Weekly Memebership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| 840Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2100Coins & Gifts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200Coins & GIfts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400Coins & Gifts | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12600Coins & Gifts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000Coins & Gifts | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and well-written stories
- 👍 User-friendly reading experience
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive coin system
- 🚫 Paywall blocks content after initial reading
- 😤 No free alternative to earn coins
- 🔄 Account loss on device switch
- 📚 Incomplete books despite payment

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and constant force closes
- Account data loss when switching phones
- Account recovery system failure
- Non-functional gift rewards

**Requested features**

- Ad-watching option to earn coins
- Better coin system explanation
- Account recovery/sync across devices
- Completed books before monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Deereader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M or Deereader?

M and Deereader are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 390 and 626 ratings respectively.

### Do M or Deereader have ads?

Both M and Deereader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or Deereader?

M ships an update monthly, and Deereader every 2 months. Most recently, M was updated on September 15, 2026 and Deereader on September 19, 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.*