# ReadKit vs Queue

ReadKit and Queue both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Queue's written reviews are positive against 57% of ReadKit's. ReadKit's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Queue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for ReadKit against 4.3 for Queue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 86 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of ReadKit's written reviews are positive against 68% of Queue's.

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Queue every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadKit | Queue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readkit-reading-hub/id1615798039/reviews)** | [4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-simple-podcasts/id6639586996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balazs Varkonyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/338541078) | [Eike Drescher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740309316) |

## 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


### Queue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queue-simple-podcasts/id6639586996)

This app offers a streamlined podcast listening experience by automatically updating new episodes into a single, easy-to-manage list. It provides immediate access to episode titles, show notes, and playback, with advanced features like chapter support and interactive timestamps.

**Highlights:** Auto-updated episode queue, Play and archive episodes, Chapter and chapter artwork support, Interactive timestamps in show notes, Simple, clean interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lovely user interface
- 🚀 Beautifully simple and elegant
- 🎨 Carefully designed with attention to detail
- 🤩 Delightful and refreshing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Inability to find/subscribe to some popular podcasts
- 🔍 Downloading/loading issues with certain podcasts
- 🔍 Lack of some basic features like playback controls on headphones

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in introductory routine with 'Later' button not working
- Wired headphone controls not functioning properly
- Search and subscription issues for certain podcasts

**Requested features**

- Add sleep timer feature
- Implement back/forward controls on headphones and cars
- Allow new episodes to be added to the bottom of the queue
- Implement silence skipping and voice boost
- Provide a widget with playback controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadKit free?

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

### Is Queue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadKit or Queue?

ReadKit is rated higher. ReadKit averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Queue averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.

### Do ReadKit or Queue have ads?

Neither ReadKit nor Queue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadKit or Queue?

ReadKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Queue every 10 days. Most recently, ReadKit was updated on September 29, 2026 and Queue on September 29, 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.*