LostArchiveTV vs ReadFM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LostArchiveTV
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Explore the vast treasures of the Internet Archive through an intuitive, modern interface. LostArchiveTV transforms historical footage and educational content into an engaging, swipeable experience that makes discovering the past as easy as scrolling through social media. Key Features: Effortless Discovery - Navigate through archive content with familiar swipe gestures, just like your favorite social apps Smart Search - Find exactly what you're looking for using natural language queries powered by advanced AI Intelligent Recommendations - Discover related content through semantic matching that understands context and connections Save & Share - Download interesting clips directly to your Photos library to share or watch later Personal Collections - Build your own library of favorite discoveries and revisit them anytime Vast Content Library - Access historical films, documentaries, educational videos, and rare footage from Archive.org's extensive collection Whether you're a history enthusiast, researcher, student, or simply curious about the past, LostArchiveTV makes exploring archival content intuitive and addictive. Uncover forgotten stories, rare footage, and educational gems with every swipe.
ReadFM
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ReadFM – Read & Feel Every Story Discover a world of stories that move you — anytime, anywhere. ReadFM brings together immersive storytelling, emotional depth, and effortless reading — all in one beautiful app. Explore timeless novels, powerful book summaries, and trending reads designed to inspire, entertain, and move you. FEATURES 1. Read Without Distractions A clean, elegant interface built for focus — so you can lose yourself in every word. 2. Discover Trending Reads Explore curated collections of thrillers, romance, mysteries, and self-growth titles — handpicked for your mood. 3. Quick Book Summaries Get complete book insights in under 60 minutes with Summarify, your shortcut to knowledge and inspiration. 4. Feel Every Emotion Each story is crafted to make you feel — love, thrill, curiosity, or joy — in every line. WHY YOU’LL LOVE READFM Seamless and focused reading experience Personalized recommendations based on your interests Rich, emotive storytelling and summaries Beautiful, immersive visuals that enhance every page
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LostArchiveTV at none against ReadFM's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. ReadFM sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LostArchiveTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
LostArchiveTV ships an update every 5 days, ReadFM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LostArchiveTV | ReadFM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Say Goodnight Software | Suryakant Sharma |
In-app purchases
LostArchiveTV
No in-app purchases
ReadFM
- Starter Pack – $0.99$0.99
- Popular Pack – $4.99$4.99
- Value Pack – $9.99$9.99
