# Storybase vs Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reader at every 3 days against Storybase's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storybase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storybase ships an update every 4 months, Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storybase | Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 8 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storyline Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820064660) | [MATTHEW ROBERT FRIEDMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881058638) |

## What reviewers say

### Storybase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storybase/id6747148478)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Author Plus | $107.99 | per month |
| Author Pro | $214.99 | per month |


### Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-book-tracker/id6759833105)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Creator | $12.99 | per month |
| Reader+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Creator Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storybase free?

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

### Is Reader free?

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

### Do Storybase or Reader have ads?

Neither Storybase nor Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storybase or Reader?

Storybase ships an update every 4 months, and Reader every 3 days. Most recently, Storybase was updated on September 9, 2026 and Reader on September 15, 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.*