# Q vs One read

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q at none against One read's 3. Q also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). One read's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. One read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

Q ships an update every 5 months, One read fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q | One read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-read-all-document-reader/id6812449639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [尔升 晁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846258195) | [Vasantbhai Vora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896307181) |

## What reviewers say

### Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-bi/id6754013149)

**In-app purchases:** none


### One read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-read-all-document-reader/id6812449639)

This app allows you to read, edit, and manage various document formats including PDFs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You can scan documents, convert files, fill out forms, and sign paperwork. Organize your files with folders and a recycle bin.

**Highlights:** Read and manage documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, TXT), Create and convert files (Image to PDF, Scan to PDF, PDF to Word), Edit and annotate PDFs (edit text, add text, fill and sign), Scan documents with device camera, Organize files with folders and recycle bin, Face ID protection for private documents

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q free?

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

### Is One read free?

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

### Do Q or One read have ads?

One read shows ads; Q does not.

### Which is updated more often, Q or One read?

Q ships an update every 5 months, and One read fortnightly. Most recently, Q was updated on October 30, 2026 and One read 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.*