# iStoreLink vs Mao Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iStoreLink at none against Mao Reader's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mao Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. iStoreLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStoreLink | Mao Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Size | 27 MB | 776 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晟敢 韦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456984421) | [洪吉 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888032826) |

## What reviewers say

### iStoreLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istorelink/id6755711790)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mao Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mao-reader/id6770492168)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 包年会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| 研读永久版 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStoreLink free?

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

### Is Mao Reader free?

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

### Do iStoreLink or Mao Reader have ads?

Neither iStoreLink nor Mao Reader 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.*