# Readbase vs Ember

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readbase at 18.0 against Ember's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readbase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ember sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readbase ships an update fortnightly, Ember every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readbase | Ember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-stop-doomscrolling/id6761221983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Llingas LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790080810) | [Kostiantyn Krizhanovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/899057903) |

## What reviewers say

### Readbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbase/id6755359686)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readbase Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Readbase Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-stop-doomscrolling/id6761221983)

This app helps combat time blindness, common with ADHD, by providing gentle time checks within selected apps. It offers customizable check-in intervals and a "5 more min" option to help users regain control over their scrolling habits without harsh restrictions.

**Highlights:** Gentle time checks every 15 minutes, "5 more min" option for extended use, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, Evening time receipt summarizing daily usage, Optional daily goals and streaks, Daily and weekly usage charts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readbase free?

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

### Is Ember free?

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

### Do Readbase or Ember have ads?

Neither Readbase nor Ember shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readbase or Ember?

Readbase ships an update fortnightly, and Ember every 2 weeks. Most recently, Readbase was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ember 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.*