# HelpRead vs Retro Reader

The clearest difference is device support: Retro Reader at 3 against HelpRead's 1. Retro Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | HelpRead | Retro Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [翔 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794503615) | [Brett McGinnis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873096954) |

## What reviewers say

### HelpRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpread-help-read-small-text/id6752422459)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retro Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-reader/id6758466585)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HelpRead free?

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

### Is Retro Reader free?

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

### Do HelpRead or Retro Reader have ads?

Neither HelpRead nor Retro Reader shows ads.

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