# MacMost vs Readwise

The clearest difference is rating: Readwise at 4.8 against MacMost's 4.0. Readwise also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 9). MacMost's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (82% vs 72%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readwise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MacMost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Readwise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readwise has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of MacMost's written reviews are positive against 72% of Readwise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MacMost ships an update every 45 months, Readwise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacMost | Readwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macmost/id340972465/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwise/id1476885528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CleverMedia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317409083) | [Readwise, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476885527) |

## What reviewers say

### MacMost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macmost/id340972465)

Access free video tutorials, tips, news, and podcasts to maximize your Mac, iPod, and iPhone usage. Watch videos in full screen, view the latest news and rumors, and discover recommended apps and tips.

**Highlights:** Free video tutorials, Latest news and rumors, Mac and iPhone tips, App recommendations, Podcasts, Full-screen video playback

**In-app purchases:** none


### Readwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwise/id1476885528)

This app helps you retain more of what you read by centralizing and revisiting your highlights from various reading platforms. It uses spaced repetition and active recall techniques to improve memory and offers features like tagging, note-taking, and OCR for physical books.

**Highlights:** Synchronize highlights from multiple platforms, Daily review habit via app and email, Spaced repetition and active recall, Tag, note, and search highlights, OCR for paper book highlights, Convert highlights to flashcards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readwise Lite Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Readwise Lite Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Readwise Full Monthly Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Readwise Full Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Readwise Lite Yearly | $52.99 | per year |
| Readwise Lite Yearly | $66.99 | per year |
| Readwise Full Yearly | $94.99 | per year |
| Readwise Full Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful spaced repetition
- 📚 Seamless integration with reading apps
- 🔍 Helpful AI-powered features
- 🗓️ Useful daily review routine
- 🧠 Boosts knowledge retention

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Sync issues with some platforms
- 📱 Subpar mobile app experience
- 🕰️ Lack of flexibility in daily review
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Sync failures with certain accounts
- Unreliable highlight capture

**Requested features**

- Add support for more reading apps
- Improve sync and import capabilities
- Introduce more customization options
- Enhance search and organization tools
- Develop a more intuitive mobile interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacMost free?

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

### Is Readwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacMost or Readwise?

Readwise is rated higher. MacMost averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Readwise averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do MacMost or Readwise have ads?

Neither MacMost nor Readwise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MacMost or Readwise?

MacMost ships an update every 45 months, and Readwise every 2 weeks. Most recently, MacMost was updated on October 7, 2026 and Readwise on October 12, 2026.

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