# Readora vs LemoRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LemoRead at 39% against Readora's 23%. LemoRead also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Readora's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readora sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and LemoRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LemoRead holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readora has 868 ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Readora's written reviews are positive against 39% of LemoRead's.

Readora ships an update fortnightly, LemoRead monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readora | LemoRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958/reviews) | **[4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemoread/id6754311947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **868** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) | [Hong Kong Wenlan Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819869988) |

## What reviewers say

### Readora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of supernatural romance novels featuring werewolves, vampires, and forbidden affairs. Enjoy daily updated chapters, exclusive stories, and personalized reading experiences. Connect with a community of passionate readers.

**Highlights:** Daily updated chapters, Exclusive original stories, Customizable reading experience, Personalized recommendations, Reader community features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great stories and novels
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- ✨ Interesting features
- 😊 Good reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Impossible to cancel subscription
- 🤥 Subscription is a scam
- 💰 Auto-renewal traps
- 🐌 Slow customer service response

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- App won't open or freezes
- Ads not loading or registering properly
- Subscription not appearing in Apple subscriptions
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Option to buy books without subscription
- More free chapters or ad options
- Easier cancellation process
- Improved search/filtering for genres
- Dark mode option


### LemoRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemoread/id6754311947)

Immerse yourself in a world of passionate werewolf and vampire romances, featuring powerful heroes and irresistible soulmate bonds. Enjoy daily fresh chapters, personalized reading options, and a curated selection of compelling supernatural stories.

**Highlights:** Daily fresh chapters, Werewolf and vampire romance stories, Personalized reading experience, Curated editor-approved content, Adjustable fonts and night mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/2 Months | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Year | $199.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readora free?

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

### Is LemoRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readora or LemoRead?

LemoRead is rated higher. Readora averages 4.0 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while LemoRead averages 4.2 from 117 ratings.

### Do Readora or LemoRead have ads?

Neither Readora nor LemoRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readora or LemoRead?

Readora ships an update fortnightly, and LemoRead monthly. Most recently, Readora was updated on September 25, 2026 and LemoRead on September 22, 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.*