Comparison

Polyreader vs Missiv

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Polyreader

Features
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The official app and Safari extension for Polyreader, the send-to-Kindle service. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Missiv

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Send your missive β€” instantly. This app lets you type any message and instantly turn your phone sideways to display it in big, bold, full-screen text. Perfect for communicating across a room, in loud environments, during events, on set, in class, at parties, or anywhere speaking isn’t practical. Whether you’re: β€’ Sending a message across a crowded bar β€’ Communicating on a film set β€’ Making a silent joke from across the room β€’ Getting someone’s attention without yelling β€’ Sharing a quick note in a noisy space Make it your own with full customization. Adjust font style, text size, color, background color, underline, italics, and more to match your vibe or maximize visibility. Not sure what to say? Explore Starters β€” a built-in collection of ready-to-use message ideas to get you going. You can bookmark your favorites for quick access, or create and save your own custom presets to build a personal library of go-to missives. Just type your message, rotate your phone, and let the screen do the talking. MISSIV β€” when your message deserves the whole room.

Screenshots

Polyreader2 screens
Missiv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Missiv at none against Polyreader's 1. Missiv also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Polyreader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Missiv asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polyreader ships an update monthly, Missiv every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Polyreader versus Missiv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyreaderMissiv
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaftali BederNiche Industries LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Polyreader

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month
None

Missiv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polyreader free?
Polyreader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Missiv free?
Missiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polyreader or Missiv have ads?
Neither Polyreader nor Missiv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polyreader or Missiv?
Polyreader ships an update monthly, and Missiv every 5 days. Most recently, Polyreader was updated on September 21, 2026 and Missiv on September 15, 2026.

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