# Readict vs HeyReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyReader at none against Readict's 12. HeyReader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Readict's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readict sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. HeyReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readict | HeyReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readict-novels-and-more/id1499605819/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VitalTek, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477159100) | [Inversa Innovations LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580369410) |

## What reviewers say

### Readict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readict-novels-and-more/id1499605819)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of addicting novels, from romance to paranormal fiction. Personalized recommendations help you find your next favorite story. Read anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library, Romance and fanfiction genres, Personalized recommendations, Save reading progress, Editor's Choice, Hot Genres, New and Trending

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Purchase Rcoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Rcoins | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories
- 🚀 Able to read for free
- 🚀 Lots of books to choose from
- 👍 Captivating and engaging stories
- 👍 Variety of genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads freeze and crash the app
- 💰 Expensive to unlock chapters without ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 📖 Chapters are too short
- 📖 Poor writing quality and editing

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freeze and crash the app
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Losing progress and having to restart chapters
- Inability to close ads or move to next chapter

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress and resume reading
- Reduce number of ads or provide ad-free option
- Improve writing quality and proofreading
- Longer chapter lengths
- Better navigation and bookmarking


### HeyReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader/id6473787825)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readict free?

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

### Is HeyReader free?

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

### Do Readict or HeyReader have ads?

Readict shows ads; HeyReader does not.

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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.*