Comparison

ARHEVE vs ReadDate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

ReadDate

Features
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Rediscover the magic of a great story. ReadDate delivers captivating, original short fiction perfect for the moments in between. Escape into worlds of fantasy, solve a thrilling mystery, or travel to distant stars—all in the time it takes to finish your coffee. In a world that never stops moving, finding time to read can be a challenge. We believe everyone deserves a little escape. That's why we created ReadDate: a curated library of short stories designed for modern life. - A Library in Your Pocket: Explore 26 original short stories across Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, and Steampunk. - Quick, Satisfying Reads: Each story is crafted to be enjoyed in a single sitting, with estimated read times that fit your schedule (most take just 3–8 minutes). - New Stories, Delivered: Your library grows automatically! As a free user, you'll unlock two new stories every two weeks—simply by keeping the app installed. - Read Your Way: Adjust text size, line spacing, and font, or switch to a sepia background. - Unlock Everything: Get every Season One story instantly with a one-time purchase. - No ads. No account. No data collected. Download ReadDate today and find your next 5-minute escape. Your new favorite story is waiting.

Screenshots

ARHEVE4 screens
ReadDate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ARHEVE at 15.0 against ReadDate's 26.1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ARHEVE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ReadDate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARHEVE ships an update every 3 months, ReadDate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ARHEVE versus ReadDate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARHEVEReadDate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJaroslav NedashkovskijVitalii Shvetsov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ARHEVE

Subscriptions2
  • Full Library Access$0.991 Month
  • Full Library Access$9.991 Year
1 purchases

ReadDate

One-time1
  • Season One$4.99

Questions

Is ARHEVE free?
ARHEVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadDate free?
ReadDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ARHEVE or ReadDate have ads?
Neither ARHEVE nor ReadDate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARHEVE or ReadDate?
ARHEVE ships an update every 3 months, and ReadDate every 2 months. Most recently, ARHEVE was updated on October 23, 2026 and ReadDate on October 24, 2026.

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