# AllAuthor vs FusionRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AllAuthor at none against FusionRead's 1. AllAuthor also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18). FusionRead's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FusionRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AllAuthor asks for nothing beyond the download.

AllAuthor ships an update monthly, FusionRead every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AllAuthor | FusionRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Naveen Joshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/922805006) | [音 卢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895433682) |

## What reviewers say

### AllAuthor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allauthor/id1629827097)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FusionRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fusionread-epub-pdf-reader/id6763686763)

This application allows users to read EPUB and PDF files with integrated translation for over 70 languages. It features a bilingual reading mode, vocabulary building tools, and reading statistics to aid language learners and bilingual readers.

**Highlights:** EPUB & PDF reader, Instant translation, Bilingual reading mode, Vocabulary builder, Reading statistics, iCloud sync, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AllAuthor free?

AllAuthor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FusionRead free?

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

### Do AllAuthor or FusionRead have ads?

Neither AllAuthor nor FusionRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AllAuthor or FusionRead?

AllAuthor ships an update monthly, and FusionRead every 9 days. Most recently, AllAuthor was updated on October 4, 2026 and FusionRead on October 24, 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.*