# Reader by Sol vs Beventi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beventi at none against Reader by Sol's 18. Beventi also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Reader by Sol's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Reader by Sol against 4.0 for Beventi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reader by Sol has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, Beventi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader by Sol | Beventi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-by-sol/id6443714688/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beventi/id6747333173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sindarin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565695400) | [Beventi Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820865876) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader by Sol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-by-sol/id6443714688)

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beta Book Club | $14.99 | per month |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sol Catalog Book | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| $10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| $11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $21.99 | $21.99 | one-time |
| $25.99 | $25.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| $44.99 | $44.99 | one-time |
| $79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Beventi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beventi/id6747333173)

Discover book signings, author events, and exclusive signed editions. Pre-order special books and track all your orders and event reminders in one organized place. Enjoy a reader-first experience connecting you directly to the book community.

**Highlights:** Discover book signings and author events, Pre-order signed books and exclusives, Organize all book orders and updates, Easy event book collection with QR code, Receive event and order reminders, Reader-first book community experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader by Sol free?

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

### Is Beventi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reader by Sol or Beventi?

Reader by Sol is rated higher. Reader by Sol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Beventi averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Reader by Sol or Beventi have ads?

Neither Reader by Sol nor Beventi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reader by Sol or Beventi?

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, and Beventi every 5 days. Most recently, Reader by Sol was updated on September 23, 2026 and Beventi on October 13, 2026.

---

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