# 笔芯阅读 vs Natural Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Natural Reader at 3.7 against 笔芯阅读's 1.0. Natural Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). 笔芯阅读's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Natural Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 笔芯阅读 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Natural Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Natural Reader has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

笔芯阅读 ships an update weekly, Natural Reader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 笔芯阅读 | Natural Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt/id1624371872/reviews) | **[3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-reader/id1645064944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [青青 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676214032) | [PremiumAi Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865407557) |

## What reviewers say

### 笔芯阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txt/id1624371872)

This app offers unlimited reading of local TXT files with customizable features like background, font size, and dark mode. It also includes an in-app browser for downloading files and a listening function. Additionally, it provides a vast collection of recipes with detailed instructions and images.

**Highlights:** Unlimited TXT file reading, Customizable reading settings, In-app browser for downloads, Reading progress saving, Listen to books feature, Extensive recipe collection, Detailed recipe instructions and images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Natural Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-reader/id1645064944)

Access over 1 million free novels with an ad-free reading experience. Enjoy customizable fonts, night mode, and AI-powered recommendations. Seamlessly read offline and get real-time chapter updates on a growing library of exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Over 1 million free novels, Ad-free reading experience, Night mode and customizable fonts, Offline reading support, AI-driven book recommendations, Real-time chapter updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月阅读会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包月阅读会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包年阅读会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| 永久解锁 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 笔芯阅读 free?

笔芯阅读 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Natural Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 笔芯阅读 or Natural Reader?

Natural Reader is rated higher. 笔芯阅读 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Natural Reader averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do 笔芯阅读 or Natural Reader have ads?

笔芯阅读 shows ads; Natural Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, 笔芯阅读 or Natural Reader?

笔芯阅读 ships an update weekly, and Natural Reader every 6 months. Most recently, 笔芯阅读 was updated on September 17, 2026 and Natural Reader on June 28, 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.*