ReadDate vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ReadDate
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Rediscover the magic of a great story. ReadDate delivers captivating, original short fiction perfect for the moments in between. Escape into worlds of fantasy, solve a thrilling mystery, or find romanceβall in the time it takes to finish your coffee. In a world that never stops moving, finding time to read can be a challenge. We believe everyone deserves a little escape. That's why we created ReadDate: a curated library of short stories designed for modern life. - A Library in Your Pocket: Explore a growing collection of original short stories across genres like Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Mystery. - Quick, Satisfying Reads: Each story is crafted to be enjoyed in a single sitting, with estimated read times that fit your schedule (most take just 3β8 minutes). - New Stories, Delivered: Your library grows automatically! As a free user, you'll unlock two new stories every two weeksβsimply by keeping the app installed. Download ReadDate today and find your next 5-minute escape. Your new favorite story is waiting.
Folio
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Folio β Daily is your daily escape into the world of literature. Every day, the app delivers a carefully selected excerpt from public domain works β timeless classics that are free to read and enjoy. Whether you have five minutes during your coffee break or a quiet moment before bed, Folio β Daily lets you discover literature one snippet at a time. Features: Daily Excerpts: Receive a fresh piece of text every day, from classic novels, poetry, and essays. Save Your Favorites: Bookmark any excerpt you love and revisit it whenever you like. Simple and Elegant: A clean, minimalist design ensures your focus is on the text, not distractions. Offline Reading: All your saved excerpts remain available even without an internet connection. No Ads, No Tracking: Folio β Daily respects your privacy. No personal data is collected. Folio β Daily is perfect for readers of all ages who want to enjoy classic literature in bite-sized pieces. Itβs ideal for students, book lovers, or anyone who wants to make reading a daily habit. Rediscover the joy of reading with Folio β Daily β your personal library of classic texts, beautifully presented for modern life. Download now and start your daily literary journey.
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Verdict
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.
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
Both are free to download. ReadDate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Folio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ReadDate | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vitalii Shvetsov | Egor Luchin |
In-app purchases
ReadDate
- Season One$4.99
Folio
No in-app purchases









