# Reader by Sol vs BookScape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookScape at 90% against Reader by Sol's 0%. BookScape also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader by Sol sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and BookScape sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookScape holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Reader by Sol's written reviews are positive against 90% of BookScape's.

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, BookScape every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader by Sol | BookScape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-by-sol/id6443714688/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscape/id6756797107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindarin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565695400) | [Early Insights Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862866919) |

## 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 |


### BookScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscape/id6756797107)

Enhance your reading with immersive audio. This app provides curated soundscapes, ambient music, and subtle effects to match the mood of any book. Enjoy background playback while you read physical books, e-books, or in other apps.

**Highlights:** Curated soundscapes for various genres, Ambient music and subtle effects, Background audio playback, Save favorite soundscape combinations, Supports physical books, e-readers, and apps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookScape Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly bookScape Plus Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| $0.99 tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Developer tip of $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Optional $1.99 tip for developer | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 optional tip for developer | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader by Sol free?

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

### Is BookScape free?

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

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

BookScape is rated higher. Reader by Sol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BookScape averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

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

Neither Reader by Sol nor BookScape shows ads.

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

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, and BookScape every 6 days. Most recently, Reader by Sol was updated on September 23, 2026 and BookScape on October 11, 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.*