# 小阅 vs ReadFlow

The clearest difference is ads: ReadFlow at none against 小阅's shown. ReadFlow also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). 小阅's advantage is ratings volume (165 vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 小阅 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 小阅 against 4.8 for ReadFlow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 小阅 has 165 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of 小阅's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadFlow's.

小阅 ships an update every 3 weeks, ReadFlow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 小阅 | ReadFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtepubpdf/id1611953239/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readflow/id6447425350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [项羽 冀](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712592218) | [实 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/681075194) |

## What reviewers say

### 小阅

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtepubpdf/id1611953239)

This minimalist e-reader allows you to upload and read TXT, EPUB, and PDF files without lengthy loading times. Customize your reading experience with various fonts, sizes, and backgrounds, and easily add books via Wi-Fi or file sharing. Enjoy features like automatic chapter extraction and day/night mode switching.

**Highlights:** Upload TXT, EPUB, PDF files, Instant loading, Customizable fonts, sizes, backgrounds, Wi-Fi PC book transfer, File sharing import, Automatic chapter extraction, Day/Night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO专业版 | $5.99 | one-time |


### ReadFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readflow/id6447425350)

This app transforms PDF documents into a comfortable reading experience on small screens. It offers text reflow, customization options for fonts and themes, and iCloud sync for seamless access across devices. Enjoy reading PDFs as easily as other ebook formats.

**Highlights:** PDF text reflow for mobile, Customizable fonts and themes, Import custom font files, iCloud sync, PDF file cropping, Metadata editing, Generate and share reflowed text

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadFlow Pro 1x | $0.99 | per month |
| ReadFlow Pro 12x | $9.99 | per year |
| ReadFlow Pro ∞ | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 小阅 free?

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

### Is ReadFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 小阅 or ReadFlow?

ReadFlow is rated higher. 小阅 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while ReadFlow averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do 小阅 or ReadFlow have ads?

小阅 shows ads; ReadFlow does not.

### Which is updated more often, 小阅 or ReadFlow?

小阅 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReadFlow every 4 days. Most recently, 小阅 was updated on September 26, 2026 and ReadFlow on September 19, 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.*