Storalink vs Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Storalink
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Storalink is more than a link storage solution; it is a commitment to efficiency and collaboration. Our mission is to empower people to easily organize, access, and share media links. Join us on the journey to redefine how digital content is managed and exchanged. Imagine browsing a platform and finding a resource you wanted to save for later or something to refer back to. Well, maybe two or three, even four links. Simple! Secure them on the platform using its save function. However, what if you have links from other platforms? If you save those resources on those platforms, you will have several places where you have stored those links. What if you wanted to view one of those saved links? And because you have so many places where you saved resources, you say: βWhere did I put that thing?β Say no more! Storalink is here! Current Key Features: Create and edit links Create and edit folders Pin important folders Save links to Storalink using other platformsβ external sharing functions Auto-fetch and auto-fill link metadata and information Open stored links in the default browser Have questions or suggestions? Email the development team at Storalink using the email storalink@gmail.com
Reader
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Reader turns the EPUBs you already own into books read aloud, in a voice you choose, entirely on your iPhone. CLASSIC BOOKS, BUILT IN Open the app and start listening. A shelf of classic novels is included free, with cover art made for them, refreshed for the season. No book purchases, no extra downloads, no account to make. YOUR OWN BOOKS TOO Bring any EPUB from Files, Safari, AirDrop, or another app. Standard Ebooks and Project Gutenberg both offer thousands of free, beautifully prepared books, and Reader points you to them. READ ALOUD, IN YOUR VOICE Reader uses Apple's built-in voices, so you can pick the one you actually want to listen to and change it whenever you like. Every word is highlighted as it is spoken, so you can follow along, look up, and find your place again. BUILT FOR LONG LISTENING β’ Playback continues with the screen locked, with controls on the Lock Screen β’ Adjust the reading pace from half speed to double β’ Your place is saved, and a book reopens where you left it β’ Jump between chapters, or scrub to any point β’ Choose your typeface and size, including OpenDyslexic WORKS ANYWHERE Reading and speech happen on your device. Once your books and voices are available, no connection is needed to listen, so Reader works on a plane, underground, or off the grid. Your books stay on your iPhone. FREE TO READ Every reading feature is available to everyone. There are no listening limits, no subscription, and no paid feature tier. Reader is supported by banner ads, with an optional one-time purchase to remove them. Reader is built and supported by one person who reads every message. If something is wrong or missing, write to nick@thefreereader.app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Storalink at none against Reader's shown. Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Storalink ships an update monthly, Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Storalink | Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yunze Zhao | Nick Ueda |
In-app purchases
Storalink
No in-app purchases
Reader
No in-app purchases









