# handyREADER vs Bear Reader

The clearest difference is ads: handyREADER at none against Bear Reader's shown. Bear Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. handyREADER sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Bear Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | handyREADER | Bear Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyreader-audiobook-and-ebook/id1558525064/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SilkIdea s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/413936304) | [高 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/871715111) |

## What reviewers say

### handyREADER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handyreader-audiobook-and-ebook/id1558525064)

This app provides a distraction-free experience for reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks. It supports a wide range of formats and integrates with cloud storage, allowing you to access your personal library offline.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple eBook and audiobook formats, EPUB and smart PDF reading, Audiobooks from folders or ZIP archives, Files app and iCloud integration, Automatic position memory, Dark mode, Sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All files. No limits. | $9.99 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Book Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,100 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,300 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


### Bear Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-reader/id6456843424)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 month membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 month membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 month membership | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is handyREADER free?

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

### Is Bear Reader free?

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

### Do handyREADER or Bear Reader have ads?

Bear Reader shows ads; handyREADER does not.

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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.*