# PageWave vs BeyondRead

The clearest difference is rating: BeyondRead at 5.0 against PageWave's 2.0. BeyondRead also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). PageWave's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PageWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and BeyondRead sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeyondRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

PageWave ships an update weekly, BeyondRead every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PageWave | BeyondRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagewave/id6757254294/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyondread/id6808016847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lars Arnet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860416125) | [章 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810877192) |

## What reviewers say

### PageWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagewave/id6757254294)

Organize and enjoy your personal audiobook and eBook collection with a clean, modern interface. Track reading progress, set daily goals, and access your library across Apple devices via iCloud or your own WebDAV server.

**Highlights:** Import audiobooks and eBooks, Organize library with series view, Track listening/reading progress, Personal Reading List, Bookmarks with notes, Daily reading goals, iCloud and WebDAV sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PageWave Month | $0.99 | per month |
| PageWave Year | $9.99 | per year |
| PageWave Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### BeyondRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyondread/id6808016847)

This app is an EPUB and PDF reader that includes a library of over 20,000 public-domain classics. It offers AI-powered features to explain, translate, or discuss any sentence within a book, and can generate concise AI Digests of entire books. All reading data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** AI sentence explanation, translation, and chat, AI book digests, Library of 20,000+ public-domain classics, EPUB, PDF, and MOBI support, Local-first data storage, Customizable reading experience, Quote card creation and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Max Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Top-Up · Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI Top-Up · Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI Top-Up · Large | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PageWave free?

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

### Is BeyondRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PageWave or BeyondRead?

BeyondRead is rated higher. PageWave averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while BeyondRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PageWave or BeyondRead have ads?

Neither PageWave nor BeyondRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PageWave or BeyondRead?

PageWave ships an update weekly, and BeyondRead every 4 days. Most recently, PageWave was updated on October 8, 2026 and BeyondRead on October 9, 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.*