# Coread vs RosyRead

Coread and RosyRead both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of RosyRead's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coread's. RosyRead also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Coread's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 29). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and RosyRead sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RosyRead holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Coread's written reviews are positive against 71% of RosyRead's.

Coread ships an update every 5 weeks, RosyRead every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coread | RosyRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903/reviews) | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosyread/id6474857308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ZhiMing Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557807053) | [Qingshan Culture Media Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722605091) |

## What reviewers say

### Coread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903)

Discover popular novels on a free reading platform. Read chapters first and then decide to purchase books that capture your interest. Enjoy daily updates and smart recommendations for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Free reading chapters, Editor-recommended books, Daily updated chapters, Smart content recommendations, User feedback integration, Premium subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium VIP Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Weekly Plan | $21.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium VIP Plan Monthly | $54.99 | per month |
| New user coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small plus coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium plus coin pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### RosyRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosyread/id6474857308)

Discover a vast library of exclusive copyrighted stories, from romance to fantasy. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, brightness, and page-turning options. Earn rewards for daily check-ins and reading tasks.

**Highlights:** Exclusive copyrighted stories, Customizable reading settings, Daily updates and bestsellers, Personalized bookshelf, Rewards Center for bonuses, Multiple subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription_coins_weekly_4.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Group5_9.99_offer | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription_coins_19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| Group3_Weekly Bonus Pack_19.99 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Group4_weekly_offer_29.99 | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| 500 Coins_065 | $3.29 | one-time |
| 500 Coins_08 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins_085 | $4.29 | one-time |
| 500 Coins_09 | $4.49 | one-time |
| 500 Coins_0.9 | $4.49 | one-time |
| 500 Coins_0.95 | $4.79 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins_065 | $6.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins_08 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins_085 | $8.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins_0.85 | $8.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins_09 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins_0.9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins_0.95 | $9.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins_08 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins_085 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins_0.85 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins_0.9 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins_0.95 | $18.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coread free?

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

### Is RosyRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coread or RosyRead?

RosyRead is rated higher. Coread averages 4.4 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while RosyRead averages 4.6 from 29 ratings.

### Do Coread or RosyRead have ads?

Coread shows ads; RosyRead does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coread or RosyRead?

Coread ships an update every 5 weeks, and RosyRead every 3 days. Most recently, Coread was updated on October 7, 2026 and RosyRead on October 7, 2026.

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