ReadDate vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 romance—all 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 your 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 to perfectly fit your schedule (most are 3-8 minutes). - New Stories, Delivered: Your library grows automatically! As a free user, you'll unlock two new basic stories every two weeks, just by having the app. Download ReadDate today and find your next 5-minute escape. Your new favorite story is waiting.
Folio
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Folio – Daily is your daily escape into the world of literature. Every day, the app delivers a carefully selected excerpt from public domain works — 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 – 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 – Daily respects your privacy. No personal data is collected. Folio – Daily is perfect for readers of all ages who want to enjoy classic literature in bite-sized pieces. It’s ideal for students, book lovers, or anyone who wants to make reading a daily habit. Rediscover the joy of reading with Folio – Daily — 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. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 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









