# Weekend Read 2 vs Pianos NYC.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pianos NYC. at none against Weekend Read 2's 2. Pianos NYC. also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Pianos NYC. asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weekend Read 2 | Pianos NYC. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekend-read-2/id1534798355/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **133** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quote-Unquote LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755617694) | [Pianos NYC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808702625) |

## 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


### Pianos NYC.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianos-nyc/id6808702623)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Pianos NYC. free?

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

### Do Weekend Read 2 or Pianos NYC. have ads?

Neither Weekend Read 2 nor Pianos NYC. shows ads.

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