# LuminRead vs ReadingUp

The clearest difference is price: LuminRead at Free against ReadingUp's $1.99. LuminRead also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). ReadingUp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LuminRead is free to download; ReadingUp costs $1.99 up front. ReadingUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. LuminRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

LuminRead ships an update every 4 months, ReadingUp every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LuminRead | ReadingUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUTO K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766492534) | [乐祥 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572365721) |

## What reviewers say

### LuminRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminread/id6751025549)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReadingUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingup/id6757276895)

This app offers a distraction-free e-book reading experience with support for multiple file formats. It features iCloud sync for cross-device progress, customizable reading settings, and tools for organizing notes and highlights. Enjoy a pure reading journey without ads.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, TXT, MOBI, WORD, PDF, iCloud sync for cross-device reading, Smart highlighting and note organization, Customizable fonts, backgrounds, and page-turning, Immersive mode for focused reading, Export notes as PDF, TXT, Markdown

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadingUp  Premium - monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ReadingUp Premium - yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| ReadingUp Premium- lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LuminRead free?

LuminRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReadingUp free?

ReadingUp costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do LuminRead or ReadingUp have ads?

Neither LuminRead nor ReadingUp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LuminRead or ReadingUp?

LuminRead ships an update every 4 months, and ReadingUp every 2 days. Most recently, LuminRead was updated on October 5, 2026 and ReadingUp on October 1, 2026.

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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.*