# Wiser vs GrowMe

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wiser at free with in-app purchases against GrowMe's subscription. Wiser also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 19%) and ratings volume (56K vs 3.1K). GrowMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wiser sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and GrowMe sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 Wiser against 4.7 for GrowMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wiser has 56K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Wiser's written reviews are positive against 19% of GrowMe's.

Wiser ships an update weekly, GrowMe every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wiser | GrowMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiser-bite-sized-learning/id1619331385/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growme-lazy-reading/id6504612112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **40.8% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 229 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HUBX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619331387) | [Enerjoy Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693552461) |

## What reviewers say

### Wiser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiser-bite-sized-learning/id1619331385)

Access key insights from top books on various topics in 15-minute summaries. Listen to audiobooks or read ebooks, customize your reading experience, and build self-improvement habits. Features include spaced repetition for better retention and offline access.

**Highlights:** 15-minute book summaries, Audiobook listening, Customizable reading experience, Spaced repetition learning, Offline reading and listening, Personalized recommendations, Daily learning goals

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Titles for 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 month book summary subs. | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Titles for 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| Book summary subs. 1 year | $26.49 | per year |
| Unlock All Titles for 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Titles for 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock All Titles for 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Book Summaries Subs. | $52.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Book Summaries Subs. | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Book Summaries Subs. | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Book Summaries Subs. | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Infographics Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient book summaries
- 💡 Diverse learning topics
- 🤩 Motivational and inspirational content
- 🎧 Convenient audio option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in subscription model
- 💸 Expensive subscription price
- 🤖 Robotic narration quality
- 🔍 Limited book selection

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens and crashes
- Inability to resume books from where left off
- Inaccurate progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline book downloads
- Progress tracking and bookmarking
- More personalized recommendations
- Ability to cancel subscription within the app


### GrowMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growme-lazy-reading/id6504612112)

This app helps you learn from books quickly and effectively. Get summaries, audio lessons, and personalized recommendations to build reading habits and achieve your growth goals. Transform your reading into actionable knowledge.

**Highlights:** Quick book summaries, Audio learning, Highlight saver, Personalized book recommendations, Progress tracking, Daily inspiration, 28-Day learning plans

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GrowMe Weekly Special VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive GrowMe VIP 1-Week Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| GrowMe Premium 1-Week Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| GrowMe Weekly VIP | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| GrowMe VIP 1-Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| GrowMe Premium 1-Year Special Deal | $29.99 | per year |
| GrowMe VIP Quarterly Access | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| GrowMe Premium 1-Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| GrowMe VIP Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |
| GrowMe VIP Quarterly Plan | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Exclusive GrowMe VIP 1-Year Access | $49.99 | per year |
| GrowMe Premium 1-Year Access | $59.99 | per year |
| GrowMe 12-Month VIP Access | $69.99 | per year |
| GrowMe VIP 1-Year Trial | $79.99 | per year |
| GrowMe 12-Month VIP | $79.99 | per year |
| GrowMe Premium 1-Year Trial | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wiser free?

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

### Is GrowMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wiser or GrowMe?

Wiser is rated higher. Wiser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while GrowMe averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Wiser or GrowMe have ads?

Wiser shows ads; GrowMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wiser or GrowMe?

Wiser ships an update weekly, and GrowMe every 9 days. Most recently, Wiser was updated on October 21, 2026 and GrowMe on October 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.*