GG Star Reader vs iRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GG Star Reader
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GG Star Reader is our book reader app that allows you to read the books in your account.
iRead
A minimalist PDF reader offering a distraction-free reading experience with customizable fonts and themes. Easily import and navigate documents for study, work, or leisure.
- Distraction-free reading
- Customizable font size
- Light and dark modes
- Intuitive page navigation
- Effortless PDF import
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iRead is a minimalist PDF reader built for focused, comfortable reading. Whether you study, review documents, or read long PDFs at night, iRead gives your files a cleaner and calmer reading experience so you can stay with the content. Why readers choose iRead: - Import PDF files directly from your iPhone or iPad - Read in a clean, distraction-free interface - Adjust font size for better comfort - Switch between light and dark mode - Move between pages quickly and keep your place - Open documents fast and continue where you left off iRead is made for people who want a lightweight PDF reader instead of a cluttered editor. If you need a simple document reader for study sessions, work files, or personal reading, iRead keeps the experience clean and focused. Terms of Use: https://oguzdoruk.com/iread-tou/ Privacy Policy: https://oguzdoruk.com/iread-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GG Star Reader at none against iRead's 2. GG Star Reader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. iRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GG Star Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
GG Star Reader ships an update weekly, iRead every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GG Star Reader | iRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAKHA GIORGASHVILI | Oguz Doruk |
In-app purchases
GG Star Reader
No in-app purchases
iRead
- iRead Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- iRead Premium (Annual)$9.991 Year
