# readin vs Pilsa

The clearest difference is ads: Pilsa at none against readin's shown. readin's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. readin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pilsa sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

readin ships an update every 4 days, Pilsa every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | readin | Pilsa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeongbin Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819440689) | [Jason Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677634233) |

## What reviewers say

### readin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readin-and/id6752389566)

This app helps you track your reading by stacking books visually, earning titles based on your reading height. It allows for quick book entry, sentence collection via photo-to-text, and provides reading statistics and goals. Perfect for those wanting to organize their reading and build a consistent habit.

**Highlights:** Visual book stacking for read books, Quick book entry by title search, Collect sentences by taking photos of text, Share collected sentences as images, Reading statistics and goal tracking, Earn reading titles based on book height

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| readin Pro 월간 | $1.99 | per month |
| readin Pro 연간 | $19.99 | per year |


### Pilsa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilsa-scripture-copywork/id6811955711)

This app offers a peaceful space for handwritten scripture and sutra practice. Choose your faith to see relevant texts, and enjoy various writing modes. Offline functionality and iCloud sync ensure your journal is always accessible and shareable.

**Highlights:** Faith-based scripture and sutra content, Multiple handwriting modes (trace, copy, recall, dictation), Offline writing and reading, iCloud sync across devices, Calming design with sounds and stickers, Shareable journal pages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Words of Jesus, 29 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gospel and Prayer, 28 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Book of Classics, 28 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Faith and Wisdom, 28 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Walking with Mary, 27 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Taking Care of Me, 31 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steadying the Mind, 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Everyday Sense, 30 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sutra Copying, 27 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Practice of the Mind, 27 Days | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is readin free?

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

### Is Pilsa free?

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

### Do readin or Pilsa have ads?

readin shows ads; Pilsa does not.

### Which is updated more often, readin or Pilsa?

readin ships an update every 4 days, and Pilsa every 3 days. Most recently, readin was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pilsa on October 31, 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.*