# EchoRead vs Instant Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EchoRead at none against Instant Reader's 1. Instant Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. EchoRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoRead | Instant Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michal Cerny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422380332) | [Roman Vygnich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1351323534) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoread-audio-ebook-reader/id6757081936)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instant Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-reader/id6761315198)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Actions | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoRead free?

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

### Is Instant Reader free?

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

### Do EchoRead or Instant Reader have ads?

Neither EchoRead nor Instant Reader shows ads.

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