The.Reader vs WhatIfYi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The.Reader
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Don't you love a pretty good interesting story, do you? Well, we have a lot of personal, fictional, horror, secrets and more stories to share with you. Just remember, a good story can continue in the comments :)
WhatIfYi
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WhatIfYi is a simple, creative app that lets you explore alternate versions of yourself — no login, no clutter. Ever wondered: “What if I was born in Italy?” “What if I became an astronaut?” “What if I lived with zero fear?” This app turns those “What if I…” questions into beautiful life cards that you can save, bookmark, and share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WhatIfYi at none against The.Reader's shown. WhatIfYi also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The.Reader ships an update every 7 months, WhatIfYi daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The.Reader | WhatIfYi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | santiago ortega | Tejinderpal Singh |
In-app purchases
The.Reader
No in-app purchases
WhatIfYi
No in-app purchases
