Comparison

Reading Tool vs iRouteur

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading Tool

Features
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Reading Tool is a simple and focused app that helps you to create and share reading notes or quotes. - Crafted with system native design with Liquid Glass style. - Focused, easy to use. - You can sync your books and notes across multiple Apple devices (login with same Apple ID).

About

iRouteur

Features
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iRouteur turns information from your compatible GL.iNet router into a clear, fast dashboard on your iPhone. See the essentials of your network without an account, ads, or an intermediary server. Key features: β€’ Monitor download and upload throughput in real time β€’ See devices connected through Wi-Fi and Ethernet β€’ Identify, rename, and personalize your devices β€’ Generate a Wi-Fi QR code to share your network without displaying or saying the password, protected by Face ID or Touch ID β€’ View AdGuard Home statistics: blocked queries, filtering lists, and temporary protection pauses β€’ Get an on-device network summary with Apple Intelligence when available Privacy: iRouteur has no account, ads, tracking, or developer-operated server. Your router password is stored in the iPhone Keychain. Optional remote access communicates directly with the GL.iNet DDNS address chosen by the user. Compatibility: the app requires a compatible GL.iNet router running firmware 4.x and access to its local administration interface. iRouteur detects the model and firmware version and checks available APIs separately. AdGuard Home must be configured on the router to use its tab. iRouteur is an independent app and is not affiliated with GL.iNet or AdGuard. Flint and AdGuard Home are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Reading Tool4 screens
iRouteur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading Tool at none against iRouteur's 1. iRouteur's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. iRouteur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reading Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Tool ships an update every 5 days, iRouteur weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Reading Tool versus iRouteur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TooliRouteur
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreationAct (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.Damien Cochinard

In-app purchases

None

Reading Tool

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iRouteur

One-time1
  • DΓ©bloquer iRouteur$3.99

Questions

Is Reading Tool free?
Reading Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRouteur free?
iRouteur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reading Tool or iRouteur have ads?
Neither Reading Tool nor iRouteur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Tool or iRouteur?
Reading Tool ships an update every 5 days, and iRouteur weekly. Most recently, Reading Tool was updated on October 12, 2026 and iRouteur on September 29, 2026.

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