# Softcover vs Simplreads

The clearest difference is rating: Simplreads at 5.0 against Softcover's 4.3. Simplreads also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Softcover's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Simplreads holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Softcover | Simplreads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softcover/id6753820163/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplreads/id6784815877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robin Bolinsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844702769) | [Vasilii Andreev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895542005) |

## What reviewers say

### Softcover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softcover/id6753820163)

Track your reading progress, manage book lists, and connect with a community of readers. Discover new titles, follow friends, and engage in discussions. Features include detailed statistics, release notifications, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress (page/percentage/time), Manage reading lists (Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished), Follow friends and explore trending titles, Community book discussions and curated lists, Detailed reading statistics and annual goals, Release notifications for anticipated books, Home screen widgets for reading progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simplreads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplreads/id6784815877)

Organize your personal library with this minimal reading app. Track your reading progress, write reviews, save notes, and create playlists of books to read. Keep a clear record of your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Personal library building, Reading progress tracking, Write short reviews, Save longer notes, Group books into playlists, Track reading status

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Softcover free?

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

### Is Simplreads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Softcover or Simplreads?

Simplreads is rated higher. Softcover averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Simplreads averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Softcover or Simplreads have ads?

Neither Softcover nor Simplreads shows ads.

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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.*