# TopStories vs Simple Book Recommendations

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Book Recommendations at none against TopStories's shown. TopStories's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TopStories sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Simple Book Recommendations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TopStories | Simple Book Recommendations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **45** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691979263) | [Peter Shevill](https://appshunter.io/developer/467204832) |

## What reviewers say

### TopStories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541)

Dive into a vast collection of fiction tailored to your mood, from romance and paranormal to contemporary stories. Experience enchanting literary adventures anytime, anywhere, and unlock the power of your imagination.

**Highlights:** Personalized fiction library, Mood-based story selection, Diverse genres (romance, paranormal, contemporary), Anytime, anywhere reading, Imaginative storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TopStories Coins item 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Simple Book Recommendations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-book-recommendations/id6741367532)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Month Editing Subscription | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Editing Subscription | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TopStories free?

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

### Is Simple Book Recommendations free?

Simple Book Recommendations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TopStories or Simple Book Recommendations have ads?

TopStories shows ads; Simple Book Recommendations does not.

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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.*