# Danmei vs Readingo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readingo at 93% against Danmei's 0%. Readingo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Danmei's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Danmei sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Readingo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readingo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readingo has 117 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Danmei's written reviews are positive against 93% of Readingo's.

Danmei ships an update every 3 months, Readingo weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Danmei | Readingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmei/id6464024542/reviews) | **[4.8 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingo/id6502330235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOOKTREE PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705351673) | [Beijing Idee Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447935998) |

## What reviewers say

### Danmei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/danmei/id6464024542)

Access a vast library of multilingual novels, including popular Chinese and English titles. Discover diverse genres like romance, fantasy, and LGBTQ+ literature. Join a community of readers and writers, with daily updates and opportunities for authors and translators.

**Highlights:** Multilingual novel library, Diverse genres (romance, fantasy, LGBTQ+), Daily content updates, Reader community, Author and translator opportunities, Popular IP adaptations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 船票 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2100 船票 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3500 船票 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7000 船票 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Readingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingo/id6502330235)

This app is a versatile reader supporting numerous file formats including TXT, EPUB, MOBI, and PDF. It offers extensive customization for reading themes, fonts, and bookshelf styles, along with advanced features like highlighting, notes, and audiobook support.

**Highlights:** Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and more, Opens compressed files (RAR, ZIP), Comprehensive category management, Extensive formatting and page-turning options, 24 built-in reading themes, Highlighting and notes, Audiobook support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Danmei free?

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

### Is Readingo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Danmei or Readingo?

Readingo is rated higher. Danmei averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Readingo averages 4.8 from 117 ratings.

### Do Danmei or Readingo have ads?

Neither Danmei nor Readingo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Danmei or Readingo?

Danmei ships an update every 3 months, and Readingo weekly. Most recently, Danmei was updated on October 19, 2026 and Readingo on October 19, 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.*