# ReadKit vs Article Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Article Reader at 100% against ReadKit's 56%. Article Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). ReadKit's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Article Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Article Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadKit has 124 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ReadKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Article Reader's.

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Article Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadKit | Article Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/article-reader-linkos/id6636527165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) | [FoxfortMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544295696) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039)

This app consolidates your favorite news, articles, and feeds into a single, distraction-free reading hub. Save articles to read later, organize content with smart folders, and enjoy offline access. Customize your reading experience with themes and gestures.

**Highlights:** All-in-one reading hub, Cross-platform support, Flexible syncing options, Advanced organization with smart folders, Offline article access, Enhanced reader mode, Customizable interface

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime macOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime iOS | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Universal | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning modern design with excellent customization options
- 📱 Great iOS platform citizen with robust state restoration
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance across devices
- ✨ Apple Intelligence AI summary feature implementation
- 🔄 Excellent gesture controls and natural navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent toolbars that cannot be hidden in reading view
- 🔄 Inconsistent sync functionality across devices
- 💾 No iCloud sync support for local feeds
- 🔒 OPML import/export locked behind paywall
- 📊 Mac version feels like iPad port, not native macOS app

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent toolbars blocking distraction-free reading
- Background refresh not working reliably
- Wallabag sync errors and failures
- App crashes when integrating multiple services
- Reading articles not marking as read automatically

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync support for feeds and data
- Raindrop read-later service integration
- Sepia background option for light mode
- Widgets support
- Automatic reader view option


### Article Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/article-reader-linkos/id6636527165)

This app transforms web links into clean, readable articles for offline enjoyment. Organize, customize your reading experience, and access content across devices. Listen to articles or export them in various formats.

**Highlights:** Save and read articles offline, Organize with tags and favorites, Customize font style and size, Search within articles, Export articles to text, HTML, PDF, iCloud sync across devices, Listen to articles with voice

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linkos Premium (Lifetime) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Linkos Premium (Lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Linkos Premium 3 | $15.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadKit free?

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

### Is Article Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadKit or Article Reader?

Article Reader is rated higher. ReadKit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Article Reader averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ReadKit or Article Reader have ads?

Neither ReadKit nor Article Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadKit or Article Reader?

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Article Reader fortnightly. Most recently, ReadKit was updated on October 12, 2026 and Article Reader on September 20, 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.*