Comparison

ReadDate vs Folio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadDate

Features
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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.

About

Folio

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ReadDate3 screens
Folio3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ReadDate versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadDateFolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVitalii ShvetsovEgor Luchin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadDate

One-time1
  • Season One$4.99
None

Folio

No in-app purchases

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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