# DeerReader vs Readtide

The clearest difference is monetization model: Readtide at free with in-app purchases against DeerReader's paid. Readtide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). DeerReader's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeerReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Readtide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DeerReader against 5.0 for Readtide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeerReader | Readtide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deerreader-audiobook-player/id6748619971/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 27 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cloverfield Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744210662) | [Readtide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777393945) |

## What reviewers say

### DeerReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deerreader-audiobook-player/id6748619971)

Organize and listen to your digital audiobooks with a beautiful, intelligent player. Features adaptive UI, fast search, and automatic sorting into collections using AI. Enjoy a seamless listening experience with home screen widget access.

**Highlights:** Adaptive player UI matching audiobook cover, Fast, unified search for books and authors, Home screen widget for instant access, AI-powered automatic organization into collections, Intuitive playback controls, Support for large digital libraries

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Support Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Readtide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943)

Immerse yourself in reading with this ad-free app. It offers customizable reading experiences, including dynamic themes, note-taking, and vocabulary building. Track your reading habits and visualize your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Import EPUBs and public domain classics, Customizable typeface and size, Focus Mode for distraction-free reading, Dynamic 'Tide' themes for ambient lighting, Highlighting and vocabulary definition, Note-taking and quote sharing, Reading Constellations for theme correlation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeerReader free?

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

### Is Readtide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DeerReader or Readtide?

DeerReader and Readtide are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do DeerReader or Readtide have ads?

Neither DeerReader nor Readtide shows ads.

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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.*