Comparison

Reader by Sol vs Inkwell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reader by Sol

This app delivers new books, articles, and newsletters to your digital library. It also allows you to archive content and access settings, accounts, and support in a centralized location.

Highlights
  • Content delivery
  • Book archiving
  • Article management
  • Newsletter access
  • Settings hub
  • Account management
  • Tech support access
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Deliver new books, articles, and newsletters to your Reader. Archive old ones. Access settings, accounts, and tech support in one place. --- Support: Check out https://solreader.com/faqs or email us at hello@solreader.com Privacy Policy: https://solreader.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://solreader.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Inkwell

This free ebook reader offers a highly customizable reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and spacing. It seamlessly integrates translation and dictionary lookup, allowing you to import your own EPUB files and enjoy a personalized literary journey.

Highlights
  • Customizable fonts, sizes, and colors
  • Adjustable margins and paragraph spacing
  • Integrated iOS Translation and Dictionary
  • Intuitive design with smooth animations
  • Fast ebook loading
  • Import your own EPUB files
Features
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Discover Inkwell, the ultimate free ebook reader designed for customizable reading experiences. Immerse yourself in popular books with personalized settings for fonts, sizes, and colors. Inkwell is completely free, ensuring an exceptional reading experience without hidden costs. Features: • Open source and completely free, no locked features or in-app purchases • Highly customizable reading experience with adjustable font styles, sizes, and colors • Fine-tune margins, paragraph spacing, and explore captivating color options • Seamlessly integrated iOS Translation and Dictionary Look Up features for enhanced exploration and understanding • Intuitive design for easy navigation and smooth, beautiful animations • Fast ebook loading, eliminating waiting times and allowing you to dive into the story instantly • Bundled with four timeless masterpieces from Project Gutenberg • Import your own .epub files to curate a collection that matters to you Download Inkwell now and embark on a personalized literary journey like never before. Rediscover the joy of reading!

Screenshots

Reader by Sol4 screens
Inkwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

Reader by Sol and Inkwell both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Inkwell's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reader by Sol's. Inkwell also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reader by Sol sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Inkwell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reader by Sol holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Reader by Sol's written reviews are positive against 67% of Inkwell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, Inkwell every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reader by Sol versus Inkwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReader by SolInkwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindarin, Inc.Dimitrie Milinovich

Customer experience

Reader by Sol

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Inkwell

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Reader by Sol

Subscriptions1
  • Beta Book Club$14.991 Month
One-time17
  • $0.99$0.99
  • $1.99$1.99
  • Sol Catalog Book$1.99
Show 14 more
  • $3.99$3.99
  • $5.99$5.99
  • $6.99$6.99
  • $10.99$10.99
  • $11.99$11.99
  • $12.99$12.99
  • $15.99$15.99
  • $19.99$19.99
  • $21.99$21.99
  • $25.99$25.99
  • $39.99$39.99
  • $44.99$44.99
  • $79.99$79.99
  • $99.99$99.99
None

Inkwell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reader by Sol free?
Reader by Sol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkwell free?
Inkwell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reader by Sol or Inkwell?
Reader by Sol is rated higher. Reader by Sol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Inkwell averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Reader by Sol or Inkwell have ads?
Neither Reader by Sol nor Inkwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reader by Sol or Inkwell?
Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, and Inkwell every 4 weeks. Most recently, Reader by Sol was updated on September 23, 2026 and Inkwell on October 9, 2026.

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