Comparison

Jotter vs Wellread

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jotter

A platform for writers to share their work with a global community and for readers to access unlimited content. Offers subscription plans for unlimited reading and benefits for writers.

Highlights
  • Social publishing platform
  • Global writing community
  • Unlimited reading access
  • Writer compensation
  • Subscription options
Features
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Jotter is a platform that unlocks the power of social publishing, where everyone can share their writings with a global community. It is litocracy reimagined. Readers can access unlimited reading for less, and writers receive more. Please note: Access to unlimited reading requires a subscription. More information about subscription options and pricing is available within the app. End-User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [:mav: 9.0.3]

About

Wellread

Features
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Do you love reading books on your mobile device? Do you want to access thousands of free and open publications from various sources? Do you want to manage your eBook collection with ease and convenience? If yes, then Wellread is the app for you! Wellread is a powerful and versatile e-reader that lets you read, browse, and download eBooks by connecting to external OPDS libraries. With Wellread, you can enjoy a seamless and immersive reading experience with features like: · Customizable fonts, themes, and layouts · Dark mode and night mode for comfortable reading in low-light conditions · Bookmarks, highlights, annotations, and dictionary support · Whole book page numbering and progress indicator · OPDS version 1 and version 2 support · PRO version includes full Readarr integration Wellread is the ultimate e-reader for book lovers who want to discover, read, and organize their library in one app. Download Wellread today and start your reading adventure!

Screenshots

Jotter3 screens
Wellread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jotter at every 5 weeks against Wellread's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jotter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Wellread sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotter ships an update every 5 weeks, Wellread every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Jotter versus Wellread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotterWellread
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJoop Investments Pty LtdAnthony Dechant

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Jotter

Subscriptions4
  • Jotter Individual Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Jotter Premium Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Jotter Individual Quarterly14 Days trial$12.993 Months
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  • Jotter Premium Quarterly14 Days trial$24.993 Months
2 purchases

Wellread

One-time2
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • Wellread PRO Version$2.99

Questions

Is Jotter free?
Jotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wellread free?
Wellread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jotter or Wellread have ads?
Neither Jotter nor Wellread shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jotter or Wellread?
Jotter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wellread every 7 months. Most recently, Jotter was updated on October 3, 2026 and Wellread on October 3, 2026.

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