# Readwhere vs ReadAnywhere

The clearest difference is rating: ReadAnywhere at 4.6 against Readwhere's 1.0. ReadAnywhere also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (10K vs 1). Readwhere's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 16%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readwhere sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ReadAnywhere asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReadAnywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadAnywhere has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Readwhere's written reviews are positive against 16% of ReadAnywhere's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Readwhere ships an update every 2 months, ReadAnywhere every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readwhere | ReadAnywhere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwhere-e-paper-and-magazines/id544688485/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readanywhere/id1237370775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.2% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 35 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mediology Software Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/415229805) | [McGraw-Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/325792150) |

## What reviewers say

### Readwhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwhere-e-paper-and-magazines/id544688485)

Access a vast library of newspapers, magazines, comics, and books for offline reading. Bookmark, clip, save, and share articles, and discover local news with location-based search. Enjoy content in various languages and popular publications.

**Highlights:** Offline reading downloads, Bookmark pages, Clip, save, and share articles, Clipbooks for curated news, Location-based newspaper search, Multi-language content, Wide selection of publications

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 40 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 130 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 240 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2500 Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


### ReadAnywhere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readanywhere/id1237370775)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access McGraw Hill eBooks and adaptive assignments for convenient offline reading and studying. Sync notes, highlights, and completed assignments automatically when back online. Log in with your existing McGraw Hill credentials to begin.

**Highlights:** Offline eBook access, Adaptive assignments, Note-taking, Highlighting, Automatic syncing, Connect integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go reading
- 🔒 Offline access to textbooks
- 👍 Functional reading experience
- 🚀 Fast downloads of textbook chapters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 👎 Lack of user-friendly features
- 🚫 Incompatibility issues with devices
- 🚫 Unreliable offline access

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Disappearing textbook content while offline
- Blurry/low-quality images
- Math processing errors
- Broken image icons

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Handwriting/drawing support
- Ability to reorder highlights
- Customizable text-to-speech voice
- Continuous scrolling option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readwhere free?

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

### Is ReadAnywhere free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readwhere or ReadAnywhere?

ReadAnywhere is rated higher. Readwhere averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ReadAnywhere averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Readwhere or ReadAnywhere have ads?

Neither Readwhere nor ReadAnywhere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readwhere or ReadAnywhere?

Readwhere ships an update every 2 months, and ReadAnywhere every 6 weeks. Most recently, Readwhere was updated on October 23, 2026 and ReadAnywhere on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*