# Suwatte vs Readest

The clearest difference is rating: Suwatte at 5.0 against Readest's 4.5. Suwatte also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Readest's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Suwatte asks for nothing beyond the download.

Suwatte holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Suwatte's written reviews are positive against 84% of Readest's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Suwatte | Readest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suwatte/id6448855813/reviews)** | [4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meshack Uzoukwu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686630193) | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) |

## What reviewers say

### Suwatte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suwatte/id6448855813)

A versatile reader and library for manga, comics, and novels on iOS devices. Organize your digital collection, connect to various services, and customize your reading experience with multiple modes and offline access.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB, manga, comic, and vertical reading modes, Organize local and iCloud libraries, Connect to Komga, Kavita, and OPDS services, Install optional source plugins, Download titles for offline reading, Search and filter content by rich metadata, Track reading progress and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Readest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779)

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

**Highlights:** OPDS Online Libraries, Calibre Integration, Sync Across Devices, Bookshelf Management, Customizable Reading Modes, Multi-Book View, Advanced Annotations & Highlights

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 GB | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 GB | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Customization | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Suwatte free?

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

### Is Readest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Suwatte or Readest?

Suwatte is rated higher. Suwatte averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Readest averages 4.5 from 185 ratings.

### Do Suwatte or Readest have ads?

Neither Suwatte nor Readest shows ads.

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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.*