Mish vs SlowRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mish
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Keep your TBR, current reads, and finished books in one calm bookshelf. Organize your reading life: • Organize books into Reading, To Read, and Completed • Search by title or ISBN and build your personal bookshelf • Save book notes, page markers, quotes, and reviews • Use the focus timer to track reading sessions • View reading stats, streaks, goals, and progress • Keep a wishlist for books you want to read later • Discover new books based on your bookshelf • Personalize Mish with clean bookshelf themes Mish is made for readers who want a simple place to track books, remember ideas, and build a steady reading habit. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ripe-cereal-4f9.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-24c341fcbfde813da18dc51c07557c9a
SlowRead
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SlowRead — A daily passage from the world's greatest books Take 5 minutes each day to immerse yourself in classic literature. A DAILY PASSAGE, A LASTING HABIT Receive one carefully selected passage every day — just enough to savor the beauty of great writing. No pressure, no rush. Day by day, you'll finish entire masterpieces. WORLD CLASSICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS From Dream of the Red Chamber to Shakespeare, from Natsume Soseki to Akutagawa Ryunosuke — explore 100+ classics in Chinese, English, and Japanese, with more titles added regularly. BILINGUAL SIDE BY SIDE Read in dual-language mode to enjoy the original text while effortlessly understanding every passage. AI READING COMPANION Your AI companion provides story recaps, character maps, and cultural context to help you explore the historical background and cultural significance of classic works. Toggle it off anytime for a distraction-free reading experience. READING STREAKS Track your daily reading streak. Like a fitness tracker for your mind, make reading your daily ritual. Pro users can freeze their streak to stay protected on off days. IMMERSIVE READING EXPERIENCE A thoughtfully designed ink-inspired theme with comfortable serif typography creates a reading experience that feels like turning real pages. Dark mode supported. SHARE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Earn beautiful reading certificates when you finish a book. Share your reading milestones and streaks with friends. Start your journey through the classics. One passage a day. Read slowly. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SlowRead Pro offers monthly ($3.99/mo), yearly ($29.99/yr), and lifetime ($79.99) plans. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://slowread.xyz/terms Privacy Policy: https://slowread.xyz/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mish at weekly against SlowRead's fortnightly. Mish also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Mish sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SlowRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mish ships an update weekly, SlowRead fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mish | SlowRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 333 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Liang Ting Yu | T-PLUS Ltd |
In-app purchases
Mish
- Mish Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Mish Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- A Cup of Coffee$0.99
- A Nice Lunch$1.99
- A Good Book$4.99
SlowRead
- SlowRead Pro$3.991 Month
- SlowRead Pro$29.991 Year









