# WeRead vs Rootread

The clearest difference is ads: WeRead at none against Rootread's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeRead | Rootread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Size | 46 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阿卜杜瓦柯 阿卜杜力瓦哈普](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804003938) | [Nephia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882027802) |

## What reviewers say

### WeRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weread-read-in-any-language/id6756556200)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### Rootread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootread/id6759971607)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RootRead Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| RootRead Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| RootRead Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeRead free?

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

### Is Rootread free?

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

### Do WeRead or Rootread have ads?

Rootread shows ads; WeRead does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeRead or Rootread?

WeRead ships an update every 2 months, and Rootread every 2 months. Most recently, WeRead was updated on October 19, 2026 and Rootread on October 25, 2026.

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