# Scrollon vs Episo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Episo at every 4 days against Scrollon's every 7 months. Episo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Scrollon's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scrollon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Episo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scrollon against 5.0 for Episo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Scrollon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Episo's.

Scrollon ships an update every 7 months, Episo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrollon | Episo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollon/id624630856/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/episo-read-and-write-stories/id6762496500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Literate Imagery, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581549307) | [EASYSHORTLET ENTERPRISES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838550893) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrollon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollon/id624630856)

Experience original illustrated stories presented as an unending image, advanced by scrolling or tapping. Each story is crafted for digital viewing, preserving the creator's vision without cropping or reformatting. Explore a growing library of genres with previews and automatic bookmarking.

**Highlights:** Unending image format, Digital-first artwork, Intuitive scrolling/tapping controls, Automatic bookmarking, Expanding library of genres, Cloud backup via Scrollon.Com account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nephilim #1 "A Bigger World" | Free | one-time |
| Autumn & Gearlock: Danger Management #1 "Bounty" | Free | one-time |
| The Curious Saga of No-One #1 "Concerning the Catching of Pixies" | Free | one-time |
| Autumn & Gearlock: Danger Management #2 "Orphans | Free | one-time |
| Nephilim #2 "The Mechanism of Memory" | Free | one-time |
| Autumn & Gearlock: Danger Management #3 "Outlaws" | Free | one-time |
| The Heart of the Hollow World #1 "North" | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Heart of the Hollow World #2 "West" | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Heart of the Hollow World #4 "East" | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Heart of the Hollow World #5 "Down" | $0.99 | one-time |


### Episo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/episo-read-and-write-stories/id6762496500)

Immerse yourself in a world of original stories, from romance to fantasy. Readers can discover new tales, track progress, and build a personal library. Writers can easily publish their work, connect with an audience, and receive support.

**Highlights:** Discover original stories by genre, Read chapter by chapter, Save reading progress, Build a personal library, Publish stories and chapters, Connect with readers, Daily reading streaks

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episo Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Episo Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 Episo Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Episo Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Episo Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Episo Gems | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrollon free?

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

### Is Episo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrollon or Episo?

Scrollon and Episo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Scrollon or Episo have ads?

Neither Scrollon nor Episo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scrollon or Episo?

Scrollon ships an update every 7 months, and Episo every 4 days. Most recently, Scrollon was updated on October 7, 2026 and Episo on October 3, 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.*