# Readers Port vs ScrollWave

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Readers Port | ScrollWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Readersport](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788815261) | [Alexander Biskaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881201355) |

## What reviewers say

### Readers Port

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readers-port/id6747093446)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Membership Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership  Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Silver Membership 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Silver Membership Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Gold Membership 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Gold Membership 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |


### ScrollWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwave/id6759850217)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*