# TxtReader Pro vs Summit Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Summit Reader at 4.8 against TxtReader Pro's 3.9. Summit Reader also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 56%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 8). TxtReader Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TxtReader Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summit Reader has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of TxtReader Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of Summit Reader's.

TxtReader Pro ships an update every 2 months, Summit Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TxtReader Pro | Summit Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtreader-pro/id549358195/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-reader/id1307517930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [世木 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/528007397) | [三英 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/557534657) |

## What reviewers say

### TxtReader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtreader-pro/id549358195)

This mobile reading app offers a powerful yet simple way to enjoy TXT ebooks. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, brightness, and backgrounds. Easily manage your library with file editing, searching, and organized categorization.

**Highlights:** HD Retina graphics, File transfer via Drag and Drop, WiFi, iTunes, File editing and search, Customizable reading experience (font, brightness, background), Bookmark management, TXT chapter management, Bookshelf management (delete, move, categorize)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 TxtReader Pro free?

TxtReader Pro 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, TxtReader Pro or Summit Reader?

Summit Reader is rated higher. TxtReader Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Summit Reader averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do TxtReader Pro or Summit Reader have ads?

Summit Reader shows ads; TxtReader Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, TxtReader Pro or Summit Reader?

TxtReader Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Summit Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, TxtReader Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Summit Reader on October 15, 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.*