Comparison

PressReader vs WordReader

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

Head to head
About

PressReader

Access over 7,000 global newspapers and magazines in their original print or a mobile-optimized format. Features include translation into over 30 languages and text-to-speech functionality. Read on up to three devices with a free trial available.

Highlights
  • Read 7,000+ newspapers and magazines
  • Original print view
  • Mobile-optimized text view
  • Auto-Translate to over 30 languages
  • Text-to-speech stories
  • Unlimited reading on 3 devices
Features
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Read 7,000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers and magazines on your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to 3 devices with a 7-day free trial of PressReader Premium. PressReader is the best way to read your favorite magazines and newspapers in one place—from local stories to global news, and everything in between. Download complete issues and switch between the original print view and a mobile-optimized text view. Bring it all to life with Auto-Translate to over 30 languages or listen to stories with our text-to-speech features. Subscribe to PressReader Premium to get unlimited access to most publications in the catalog or purchase single issues of your favorite title. Individual subscriptions for some publications are also available. To access PressReader without a subscription, visit one of our HotSpot partners. “PressReader delivers an authentic multi-platform newspaper-reading experience” – TNW “I found it especially useful for keeping up with international news, which often offers viewpoints you won’t find in US media.” – LIFEHACKER “Anyone with even a passing interest in the news should give PressReader a try” – CNET “A sleeping giant in the digital media landscape” – INC. “If you love newspapers but hate inky fingers and creepy delivery people, you might be interested in taking a gander at PressReader” – TECHCRUNCH Terms of Use: https://www.pressreader.com/help/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://www.pressreader.com/help/privacypolicy Support - Newspapers and magazines can be translated in up to 32 different languages - Monthly subscription payment is charged to a user’s iTunes account at confirmation of purchase - Monthly subscriptions will renew automatically unless renewals are disabled in account settings TOP NEWSPAPERS The Washington Post, The Guardian, National Post, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, The Globe and Mail, The Herald, The Irish Times, China Daily, USA Today, Le Figaro, Le Journal de Montreal, Toronto Star, El Pais, The Daily Telegraph, Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, Miami Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, Houston Chronicle, The Mercury News TOP MAGAZINES BUSINESS & NEWS: Forbes, Newsweek International, Robb Report, The Economist, Business Traveler, The Monthly, Financial Post Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fast Company, Inc. FASHION: VOGUE, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Esquire, ELLE, Fashion, Harper's Bazaar, Wallpaper, Grazia ENTERTAINMENT: Variety, Q Magazine, Empire, Top Gear, Reader's Digest, Daily Mail Weekend Magazine, Total Film, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, The New York Review of Books, US Weekly LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL: Lonely Planet, Esquire, Canadian Geographic, Maxim, DNA, Where Milan, National Geographic Traveller, New York Magazine, Backpacker, Oncuba Travel FOOD & HOME: Canadian Living, BBC Good Food Magazine, VOGUE Living Australia, Quick & Easy, Style at Home, Good Housekeeping, Taste of Home, BBC Easy Cook Magazine SPORTS & FITNESS: Men's Health, Women's Health, Yoga Journal, Runner's World, Better Nutrition, The Hockey News, Ladies in Racing, MiNDFOOD, Golf Digest, Men's Fitness, Oxygen TECHNOLOGY & GAMING: PC Gamer, Popular Science, Science Illustrated, T3, iPhone Life Magazine, Air & Space Smithsonian, TechLife Australia, PCWorld, Macworld Connect With Us: Web: https://www.pressreader.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressreader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressreader X: https://x.com/pressreader YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pressreader LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pressreader

About

WordReader

Easily follow and read content from your favorite WordPress websites. Manage your sources, customize your reading experience, and get the latest updates in a personalized feed. Offers an ad-free experience with subscription options.

Highlights
  • Follow and manage WordPress sources
  • Ad-free reading experience
  • Personalized reading settings
  • Latest updates in a feed
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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WordReader is your go-to app for following and reading content from WordPress websites. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, you can: • Follow, add and manage your favorite WordPress sources. • Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with Basic, Standard, or Pro subscriptions. • Customize your reading experience with personalized settings. • Get the latest updates from your favorite blogs and news sites directly in your feed. Whether you’re a casual reader or a power user, WordReader makes it easy to stay informed and engaged with the content that matters most to you. Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PressReader4 screens
WordReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PressReader at 4.7 against WordReader's 3.0. PressReader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. PressReader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and WordReader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PressReader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PressReader has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PressReader ships an update monthly, WordReader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PressReader versus WordReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPressReaderWordReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB34 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPressReader IncUlas Sancak

Customer experience

PressReader

All ratings18,192 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,341 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative32.9%

WordReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PressReader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or access content
  • Inconsistent performance after app updates
  • Missing or delayed newspaper/magazine issues
  • Incorrect or outdated content display

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved search and filtering capabilities
  • Better organization and management of downloaded content
  • Ability to annotate and take notes on articles
  • Smoother integration with library accounts

WordReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PressReader

Subscriptions3
  • Get Select7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Legacy Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Go Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Month
One-time7
  • Get this issue$0.99
  • Get this issue$1.99
  • Get this issue$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Single Issue$3.99
  • Get this issue$4.99
  • Get this issue$5.99
  • Get this issue$9.99
9 purchases

WordReader

Subscriptions9
  • Basic Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Standard Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Pro Haftalık Premium$6.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Basic Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Standard Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Standard Yearly Premium7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Premium7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is PressReader free?
PressReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordReader free?
WordReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PressReader or WordReader?
PressReader is rated higher. PressReader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while WordReader averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PressReader or WordReader have ads?
WordReader shows ads; PressReader does not.
Which is updated more often, PressReader or WordReader?
PressReader ships an update monthly, and WordReader every 3 months. Most recently, PressReader was updated on October 3, 2026 and WordReader on September 26, 2026.

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