# ReadDate vs Folio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Folio at none against ReadDate's 1. Folio also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadDate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Folio asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadDate | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vitalii Shvetsov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724274990) | [Egor Luchin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784767955) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadDate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readdate-short-stories/id6748535097)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season One | $4.99 | one-time |


### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-daily/id6757441521)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadDate free?

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

### Is Folio free?

Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ReadDate or Folio have ads?

Neither ReadDate nor Folio shows ads.

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