# DZ Reader vs NGAPlus

The clearest difference is rating: NGAPlus at 5.0 against DZ Reader's 3.7. NGAPlus also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). DZ Reader's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

NGAPlus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DZ Reader has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DZ Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, NGAPlus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DZ Reader | NGAPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dz-reader-discuz-x/id1602665775/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngaplus/id6811277843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [龙起 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715955147) | [Hangzhou Youmiya Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841278819) |

## What reviewers say

### DZ Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dz-reader-discuz-x/id1602665775)

This app allows users to access and interact with Discuz! X forums, supporting multiple accounts and forums. It offers features like posting, replying, viewing user information, and managing personal content. The app also includes advanced functionalities such as push notifications and video playback.

**Highlights:** Multi-account and multi-forum support, Posting and replying to threads, User profile and post history viewing, Private messaging and notifications, High-resolution image support, Video playback (YouTube, Bilibili), Automatic daily sign-in

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock  Pro | Free | one-time |


### NGAPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngaplus/id6811277843)

This third-party client offers a native reading experience for the NGA community on iPhone and iPad. Browse forums, read topics and replies, and access your account with familiar system interactions. It prioritizes content focus with features like in-app web viewing and an optional AI assistant.

**Highlights:** Native SwiftUI interface, Browse forums, topics, and replies, Access NGA account features, iPad multitasking support, In-app web browsing, Optional AI assistant integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NGA Plus 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| NGA Plus 永久会员 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DZ Reader free?

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

### Is NGAPlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DZ Reader or NGAPlus?

NGAPlus is rated higher. DZ Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NGAPlus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DZ Reader or NGAPlus have ads?

Neither DZ Reader nor NGAPlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DZ Reader or NGAPlus?

DZ Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and NGAPlus every 2 days. Most recently, DZ Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and NGAPlus on November 13, 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.*