# Chapter vs LanRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LanRead at none against Chapter's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chapter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LanRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chapter ships an update fortnightly, LanRead weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chapter | LanRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapter/id6737006780/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diego Frias Nerio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774347561) | [丽 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879676636) |

## What reviewers say

### Chapter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapter/id6737006780)

Organize your reading life with this app. Track progress, log updates, and build a personalized library. Set goals, save notes, and share your reading journey with friends.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Log daily updates, Build a personalized library, Add custom covers, Organize by format/status, Set reading goals, Save notes and quotes, Shared readings with friends

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Chapter Premium Quarterly | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Chapter Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### LanRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanread/id6759909721)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chapter free?

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

### Is LanRead free?

LanRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Chapter or LanRead have ads?

Both Chapter and LanRead show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chapter or LanRead?

Chapter ships an update fortnightly, and LanRead weekly. Most recently, Chapter was updated on September 27, 2026 and LanRead on September 28, 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.*