# PressReader vs WordReader

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PressReader | WordReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressreader-news-and-magazines/id313904711/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordreader-wordpress-reader/id6544802387/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) | [Ulas Sancak](https://appshunter.io/developer/812810842) |

## What reviewers say

### PressReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pressreader-news-and-magazines/id313904711)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #66 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #72 Top Free · News, #83 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Select | $11.99 | per month |
| Legacy Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Go Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Get this issue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Single Issue | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get this issue | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient access to newspapers and magazines
- 📚 Wide selection of publications
- 🔍 Ability to search and discover new content
- 🔖 Bookmarking and saving articles
- 🔊 Text-to-speech feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Unreliable automatic downloads
- 🔒 Login and authentication issues
- 🔍 Clunky and unintuitive navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordreader-wordpress-reader/id6544802387)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Haftalık Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Basic Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Premium | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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