Avid Reader vs Solar Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Avid Reader
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All you want to do is read but there are so many distractions. Avoid the distractions and read all the books in this quirky platformer game!
Solar Hero
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* Outshine the Invaders! * Get ready for an action-packed space adventure in Solar Hero, a fun and modern take on the classic arcade shooter! Play as a brave, sun-shaped hero and defend the galaxy from waves of adorable yet mischievous alien invaders. * Blast, Dodge, and Conquer! * + Move left and right to dodge enemy attacks + Shoot down waves of aliens and defeat powerful bosses + Collect falling coins to upgrade your weapons * Easy to Play, Hard to Put Down! * Perfect for casual players and younger gamers, Solar Hero features simple controls, bright and colorful graphics, and exciting levels that keep you coming back for more! * Download Solar Hero now and Outshine the Invaders! *
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar Hero at none against Avid Reader's 2. Solar Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Avid Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Solar Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Avid Reader | Solar Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 341 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 5 Ladders Entertainment LLC | Funattic Studio Ltd |
In-app purchases
Avid Reader
- 10 Gold Stars$0.99
- Ad Free / Unlimited Stars$3.99
Solar Hero
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Avid Reader or Solar Hero have ads?
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