# Vread vs Lexu.

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Vread at 15 against Lexu.'s 1. Vread also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 80%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Lexu. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Vread against 5.0 for Lexu.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vread has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Vread's written reviews are positive against 80% of Lexu.'s.

Vread ships an update every 6 days, Lexu. weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vread | Lexu. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vread-reading-challenge/id6752836822/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexu/id6756939872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 86 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TANGUY WARSMANN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841252455) | [Alexis Lepin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863784018) |

## What reviewers say

### Vread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vread-reading-challenge/id6752836822)

This app gamifies reading by turning book completion into a challenge. Earn points, unlock badges, and build reading streaks to create a verifiable library of finished books. It offers a wide selection of titles and personalized challenges to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Checkpoints with book questions, XP, levels, and badges, Daily reading streaks, Detailed reading statistics, Personalized reading challenges, Wide book catalog, Gentle local notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VREAD Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium à Vie | $199.00 | one-time |


### Lexu.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexu/id6756939872)

Track your reading progress, log reading sessions, and see what friends are reading in real-time. Features include a personal library, social feed, and reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Personal library with reading statuses, Reading sessions with timer, Social feed to follow readers, See friends' current reads, Private accounts with anti-spoiler sharing, Reading statistics and streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Semaine | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Mensuel | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Mensuel | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Annuel | $49.99 | per year |
| Accès Pionnier — À vie | $149.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vread free?

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

### Is Lexu. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vread or Lexu.?

Lexu. is rated higher. Vread averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Lexu. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vread or Lexu. have ads?

Neither Vread nor Lexu. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vread or Lexu.?

Vread ships an update every 6 days, and Lexu. weekly. Most recently, Vread was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lexu. on October 20, 2026.

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