# Readonly vs ActionMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readonly at 100% against ActionMate's 13%. Readonly also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). ActionMate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readonly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ActionMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ActionMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readonly has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Readonly's written reviews are positive against 13% of ActionMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Readonly ships an update every 3 weeks, ActionMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readonly | ActionMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionmate/id6467690300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [龙 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680445870) | [Potatso Lab LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267906737) |

## What reviewers say

### Readonly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434)

Save articles from other apps to read later in a comfortable, distraction-free environment. Organize your saved content with tags, highlight key passages, and add notes for deeper comprehension. Customize the reading experience with various themes and layout adjustments.

**Highlights:** Quickly save articles from other apps, Highlight text and add notes, Organize articles with tags, Customize reading themes and layout, Synchronize data via iCloud, Export articles in Markdown format

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Purchase(iOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 永久购买（macOS） | $2.99 | one-time |


### ActionMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionmate/id6467690300)

This app enhances the functionality of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button by integrating with the Shortcuts app. It allows users to trigger a variety of custom actions based on device orientation, screen status, and gestures, offering expanded use cases beyond default options.

**Highlights:** Action Button customization, Integrates with iOS Shortcuts, Context-aware actions (orientation, screen status), Gesture-based triggers, Sample shortcuts included, Usage tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActionMate Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readonly free?

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

### Is ActionMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readonly or ActionMate?

ActionMate is rated higher. Readonly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ActionMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Readonly or ActionMate have ads?

Neither Readonly nor ActionMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readonly or ActionMate?

Readonly ships an update every 3 weeks, and ActionMate every 2 days. Most recently, Readonly was updated on September 30, 2026 and ActionMate on October 14, 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.*