# Weekend Read 2 vs RecDek

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RecDek at 100% against Weekend Read 2's 42%. RecDek also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Weekend Read 2's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weekend Read 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RecDek asks for nothing beyond the download.

RecDek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weekend Read 2 has 133 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Weekend Read 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of RecDek's.

Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, RecDek every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weekend Read 2 | RecDek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekend-read-2/id1534798355/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recdek/id1612383072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 73 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quote-Unquote LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755617694) | [Recdek Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612383074) |

## What reviewers say

### Weekend Read 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekend-read-2/id1534798355)

This app optimizes screenplays for comfortable reading on mobile devices. It supports various file formats and offers features like customizable text, character highlighting, and read-aloud functionality.

**Highlights:** Optimized screenplay display, Supports PDF, Final Draft, Fountain, and more, Customizable fonts and text sizes, Character highlighting, Read aloud functionality, Page-specific notes, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekend Read 2 Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekend Read 2 Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for reading scripts on mobile
- 💡 Game changer for screenwriters
- 👍 Helps focus on language/errors
- 👍 Clean and easy interface
- 👍 Useful for studying scripts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing when using read aloud
- 🐛 Scripts cut off and choppy
- 🐛 Broken on iPad, pages broken randomly
- 🐛 Deleted text on iPad
- 🐛 Text formatting button not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during read aloud
- Script lines are cut off and choppy
- App breaks PDF pages randomly and deletes text
- Text formatting button does not open fully
- Overcharging for subscription

**Requested features**

- Restore place in script when launching app
- Ability to use voice aloud reader without screen active
- Assign different voices to different characters
- Full screen mode option
- Fix popover for reader settings on iPad


### RecDek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recdek/id1612383072)

Discover personalized film and TV recommendations from friends, family, critics, and festivals. Curate a unified watchlist across all streaming services and filter by subscription to save time and watch better.

**Highlights:** Friend recommendations, Critic reviews, Festival award winners, Unified watchlist, Subscription filtering, Personalized discovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weekend Read 2 free?

Weekend Read 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RecDek free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weekend Read 2 or RecDek?

RecDek is rated higher. Weekend Read 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while RecDek averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Weekend Read 2 or RecDek have ads?

Neither Weekend Read 2 nor RecDek shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weekend Read 2 or RecDek?

Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and RecDek every 10 days. Most recently, Weekend Read 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and RecDek on November 3, 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.*