Comparison

ReadLre vs Arcvellum

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

Head to head
About

ReadLre

This app offers a pure reading experience with support for numerous e-book and compressed file formats. Customize themes, backgrounds, and reading methods, with options for automatic reading and text-to-speech. Track your reading progress and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Supports 10+ e-book formats
  • Supports 8+ compressed file formats
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Automatic reading and text-to-speech
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Global book content search
  • Note search functionality
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ReadLre - Let reading return to nature and bring you the purest reading experience. - Supports most e-book formats on the market: txt, rtf, epub, pdf, chm, djvu, mobi, azw3, azw4, azw, fb2, cbr, cbz - Supported font formats: ttf, otf, support importing third-party fonts - Supported compressed file formats: zip, rar, 7z, tar, gz, bz2, xz, books or fonts in these compressed file formats are automatically decompressed when imported - Rich theme colors and backgrounds can be configured arbitrarily, and the interface layout can be easily set - Automatic reading supports page turning and scrolling, allowing you to adjust the reading method that suits you at will - One-click start of listening to books, multiple system voices are optional - Support importing external background images to set a personalized reading interface - Detailed reading statistics, so that your reading history is clear at a glance - Support iCloud synchronization, all books, notes and configuration data are shared on multiple devices - Support changing book covers - Support global search of book content, so that the target will not be missed - Support note search, easy access to important records After confirming the order, the payment will be deducted from your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://gitee.com/cvbn01/Terms-of-Service/raw/main/Terms-of-Service Privacy Policy: https://gitee.com/cvbn01/Privacy-Policy/raw/main/PrivacyPolicy

About

Arcvellum

Features
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Arcvellum is a web library for focused reading and long-term organization. Save web pages, articles, social links, and research material, then return to them in a clean reading view. Arcvellum keeps titles, text, sources, reading state, tags, and collections so scattered links can become a library you can actually use. Highlights: - Save links quickly from browsers and other apps through the iOS share sheet - Parse article text into a comfortable reading view - Organize with collections, tags, and smart lists - Use starred, archive, unread, and recently deleted states to manage your reading flow - Import and export backups - When available, privately sync through iCloud and CloudKit Arcvellum Pro: - Save unlimited pages and articles - Lock in the current price while your subscription remains continuous, even if the price rises later for new customers - Keep building a long-term library with collections, tags, and reading status Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReadLre4 screens
Arcvellum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arcvellum at none against ReadLre's shown. ReadLre's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadLre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Arcvellum sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadLre ships an update weekly, Arcvellum monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ReadLre versus Arcvellum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadLreArcvellum
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer侠光 邢迪刚 冯

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ReadLre

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadLre Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Arcvellum

Subscriptions1
  • Arcvellum Pro Annual$6.991 Year

Questions

Is ReadLre free?
ReadLre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcvellum free?
Arcvellum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadLre or Arcvellum have ads?
ReadLre shows ads; Arcvellum does not.
Which is updated more often, ReadLre or Arcvellum?
ReadLre ships an update weekly, and Arcvellum monthly. Most recently, ReadLre was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arcvellum on September 30, 2026.

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