Comparison

Readers Port vs ScrollWave

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

Head to head
About

Readers Port

Features
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Readers Port is a modern eBook platform designed to bring the joy of reading to everyone, everywhere. With a simple monthly subscription, readers can access a vast collection of books across genresβ€”bestsellers, hidden gems, thrillers, romance, self-help, and more. It’s a place where every reader can find stories that captivate them and every author can find their audience. We’re not just about reading; we’re about empowering authors and rewarding creativity. Readers Port gives writers the opportunity to publish their work, connect with a global audience, and earn fair royalties. We support both emerging and established writers, making publishing easier, faster, and more rewarding while helping them grow their readership naturally. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScrollWave

Features
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ScrollWave is a serialized reading and listening app for people who want stories in episodes. Create your own books, listen to them episode by episode, read along with the full text, and continue right where you left off. ScrollWave is built for stories that fit into real life: short sessions, longer listening, and easy progress across every book. With ScrollWave, you can: β€’ Create your own serialized books β€’ Listen to episode-based audio β€’ Read the text version of each episode β€’ Resume from your last listening position β€’ Track progress across your library β€’ Browse available books and continue unfinished stories β€’ Keep your created books organized in one place β€’ Use credits to unlock listening when available ScrollWave combines the feel of audiobooks, episodic storytelling, and a personal library in one simple experience. Start a book, follow the story in audio or text, and come back whenever you are ready for the next episode.

Screenshots

Readers Port4 screens
ScrollWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrollWave at none against Readers Port's 6. ScrollWave also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Readers Port's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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. Readers Port sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScrollWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readers Port ships an update every 7 months, ScrollWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Readers Port versus ScrollWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReaders PortScrollWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB21 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperReadersportAlexander Biskaev

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Readers Port

Subscriptions6
  • Silver Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Gold Membership Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Silver Membership 6 Months$9.996 Months
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  • Silver Membership Year$14.991 Year
  • Gold Membership 6 Months$19.996 Months
  • Gold Membership 1 Year$39.991 Year
None

ScrollWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readers Port free?
Readers Port is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScrollWave free?
ScrollWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Readers Port or ScrollWave have ads?
Neither Readers Port nor ScrollWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readers Port or ScrollWave?
Readers Port ships an update every 7 months, and ScrollWave fortnightly. Most recently, Readers Port was updated on November 8, 2026 and ScrollWave on November 9, 2026.

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