ARHEVE vs Readio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARHEVE
Access a vast collection of classical literature, journalism, scientific, and religious works from domestic and foreign authors. Enjoy a simple, ad-free reading experience with customizable text settings and offline download capabilities. Explore works in 10 different languages.
- Tens of thousands of books
- Classical, journalism, scientific, religious works
- Simple and convenient interface
- Wide range of text settings
- Bulk download for offline reading
- Available in 10 languages
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No need to search for classical literature on the Internet: the free ARHEVE app gives you access to tens of thousands of books, including not only works of art, but also journalism, scientific, and religious works by domestic and foreign authors. The ARHEVE interface is simple and convenient: select the desired author from the list, then select one of their works, and you can start reading. The wide range of text settings makes reading in ARHEVE as comfortable as possible. What is the difference from many similar online libraries and archives? The simplest possible interface — with a concise responsive design adapted to work on any device. No ads at all (except for ads about our own projects). The ability to bulk download books for offline reading. The language range — there are already libraries available in 10 languages in the first version.
Readio
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Readio is the best app to track your reading progress. A beautiful and simple design, with powerful library management features. • Find and add books using the intuitive and comprehensive search functionality. • Manage your library and track your reading progress. • Convenient access to your most recent reading sessions. • Advanced data and stats tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ARHEVE at 15.0 against Readio's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ARHEVE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Readio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARHEVE | Readio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaroslav Nedashkovskij | James Dassoulas |
In-app purchases
ARHEVE
- Full Library Access$0.991 Month
- Full Library Access$9.991 Year
Readio
- Readio Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Readio Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
