# Deereader vs PureShort

The clearest difference is rating: Deereader at 4.6 against PureShort's 1.4. Deereader also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 4%) and ratings volume (626 vs 24). PureShort's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deereader sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and PureShort sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deereader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deereader has 626 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Deereader's written reviews are positive against 4% of PureShort's.

Deereader ships an update every 2 months, PureShort every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deereader | PureShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deereader/id1533196841/reviews)** | [1.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureshort/id6462087539/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 4.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK YOODLE DIGITAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494258460) | [BLACK GEMSTONE CULTURE MEDIA PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702835757) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PureShort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pureshort/id6462087539)

Discover a vast collection of short films and movies across various genres like romance, fantasy, and thrillers. This app offers a curated cinematic experience, bringing captivating stories to your pocket for quick entertainment.

**Highlights:** Extensive collection of short films, Diverse genre selection, Curated content, Mobile cinematic escape, Storytelling experience

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350Coins | $4.89 | one-time |
| 500Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700Coins | $9.89 | one-time |
| 1000Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000Coin | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deereader free?

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

### Is PureShort free?

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

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

Deereader is rated higher. Deereader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while PureShort averages 1.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do Deereader or PureShort have ads?

Deereader shows ads; PureShort does not.

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

Deereader ships an update every 2 months, and PureShort every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deereader was updated on September 19, 2026 and PureShort on September 18, 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.*