# 一个 vs Summit Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Summit Reader at 4.8 against 一个's 4.2. Summit Reader also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 40). 一个's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 一个 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Summit Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Summit Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summit Reader has 1.3K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of 一个's written reviews are positive against 86% of Summit Reader's.

一个 ships an update every 3 months, Summit Reader every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 一个 | Summit Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id539190656/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-reader/id1307517930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [上海有树文化传播有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072652864) | [三英 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/557534657) |

## What reviewers say

### 一个

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id539190656)

Discover a minimalist new media reading app that encourages 30 minutes of quiet reading each day. Explore unique perspectives through text, images, and videos, rediscover the joy of radio, follow favorite authors, and create personalized notes. Find your sanctuary in a hectic world - open the app and immerse yourself in a world of quality content.

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 文章赞赏支付1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 文章赞赏支付6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 文章赞赏支付12元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 文章赞赏支付50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 文章赞赏支付98元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 文章赞赏支付198元 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent content and design
- 🌟 Inspiring and thought-provoking
- 🕰️ Relaxing reading experience
- 💯 High-quality writing and curation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔤 Small font size and lack of font customization
- 🌙 Removal of night mode feature

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening certain articles
- Inability to log in or access user account
- Slow loading times and network connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to browse and read past articles
- Improved sharing options
- Customizable font size and style
- Restore night mode feature


### Summit Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-reader/id1307517930)

This app offers robust document management with unlimited storage, nested folders, and quick searching. It supports various archive formats, converts PDFs and Word docs to text, and allows easy exporting and customization of document covers. Enjoy a pleasant reading interface with diverse fonts and advanced TXT handling.

**Highlights:** Unlimited document storage, Nested folder organization, Archive format support (zip, rar, 7z), PDF/Word to text conversion, Customizable document covers, Advanced TXT chapter segmentation, Pleasant reading interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extend VIP for 30 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extend Membership for One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extend VIP for Two Years | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best reading app
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🔍 Comprehensive search and download options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and download functionality
- 🔌 Battery drain issues during audiobook playback
- 📱 Lack of multi-device sync
- 🚫 Persistent ads even for paid users

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stops unexpectedly when encountering certain symbols
- Horizontal dual-page mode cannot be disabled
- Inability to download new books after recent update
- Imported books not showing up in the library
- Settings menu and navigation buttons not working

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple CarPlay
- Improve audiobook playback controls
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow custom text-to-speech voice selection
- Implement iCloud sync for bookmarks and reading progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 一个 free?

一个 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Summit Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 一个 or Summit Reader?

Summit Reader is rated higher. 一个 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Summit Reader averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do 一个 or Summit Reader have ads?

Summit Reader shows ads; 一个 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 一个 or Summit Reader?

一个 ships an update every 3 months, and Summit Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, 一个 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Summit Reader on October 29, 2026.

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