# ReadBuff vs Big Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: Big Reader at every 2 weeks against ReadBuff's every 6 weeks. ReadBuff's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadBuff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Big Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadBuff ships an update every 6 weeks, Big Reader every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadBuff | Big Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 55 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hy Phan Bao Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566838999) | [Hassan Hattab](https://appshunter.io/developer/991737639) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadBuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbuff-read-and-save-ideas/id6642697047)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadBuff Monthly Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| ReadBuff Annual Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |


### Big Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-reader-read-everything/id6756084126)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadBuff free?

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

### Is Big Reader free?

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

### Do ReadBuff or Big Reader have ads?

Neither ReadBuff nor Big Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadBuff or Big Reader?

ReadBuff ships an update every 6 weeks, and Big Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReadBuff was updated on October 9, 2026 and Big Reader on October 9, 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.*