# Nothing X vs JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nothing X at 3.1K against JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)'s 2. Nothing X also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nothing X has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nothing X | JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-x/id1568033706/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpdbreader-plus-plus-alpha/id6738365000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 345 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nothing Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568033708) | [Franklin Fanelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495259800) |

## What reviewers say

### Nothing X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nothing-x/id1568033706)

Manage your smart devices with this comprehensive platform. Connect, customize, and monitor your smartwatches and earbuds. Track your health and fitness data in real-time for a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Quick pairing with smartwatches and earbuds, Seamless device connection and management, Personalized function customization, Real-time health monitoring (sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen), Fitness tracking (routes, steps, heart rate), Syncs data to Apple Health

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Great value for the price
- 🔒 Robust noise cancellation
- 💡 Customizable EQ and settings
- 👍 Comfortable and secure fit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and random disconnects
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 🐛 Inconsistent touch controls
- 🐛 Bugs with firmware updates
- 🐛 Unreliable noise cancellation and transparency mode

**Reported bugs**

- Right earbud randomly stops working
- App fails to connect to earbuds
- EQ settings reset unexpectedly
- Noise cancellation turns on/off randomly

**Requested features**

- More granular EQ controls
- Ability to disable all touch controls
- Home screen widget for battery levels
- Integration with voice assistants
- Improved wind noise reduction


### JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jpdbreader-plus-plus-alpha/id6738365000)

This Safari extension allows users to parse Japanese text on websites, access a dictionary, and identify unknown words. It also enables adding and reviewing flashcards, with unique 2D review modes for vocabulary learning at your own pace. Requires a JPDB.io account.

**Highlights:** Parse Japanese text on websites, Access Japanese dictionary, Identify unknown words, Add and review flashcards, 2D SRS vocabulary review, Learn words at your own pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nothing X free?

Nothing X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) free?

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nothing X or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)?

JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) is rated higher. Nothing X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nothing X or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) have ads?

Neither Nothing X nor JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nothing X or JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)?

Nothing X ships an update fortnightly, and JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) fortnightly. Most recently, Nothing X was updated on September 27, 2026 and JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) on June 11, 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.*