# Readest vs Beresta

The clearest difference is price: Readest at Free against Beresta's $19.99. Readest also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Beresta's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Readest is free to download; Beresta costs $19.99 up front. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Beresta sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readest ships an update fortnightly, Beresta every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | Beresta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **197** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#76** |
| Size | 58 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Dmitriy Laukhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809435218) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

**Highlights:** OPDS Online Libraries, Calibre Integration, Sync Across Devices, Bookshelf Management, Customizable Reading Modes, Multi-Book View, Advanced Annotations & Highlights

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 GB | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 GB | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Customization | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB | $49.99 | one-time |


### Beresta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beresta-library-and-highlights/id6809435216)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $5.99 | one-time |
| Updates for 12 months | $9.99 | one-time |
| Updates after a break | $14.99 | one-time |
| Believer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Evangelist | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is Beresta free?

Beresta costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Readest or Beresta have ads?

Neither Readest nor Beresta shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readest or Beresta?

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and Beresta every 2 days. Most recently, Readest was updated on October 30, 2026 and Beresta on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Readest or Beresta?

Readest currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and Beresta at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*