# Readgio vs Actually Read

The clearest difference is update cadence: Actually Read at every 3 days against Readgio's every 2 weeks. Actually Read also leads on chart position (#172 vs unranked) and ratings volume (76 vs 13). Readgio's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readgio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Actually Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Readgio against 4.9 for Actually Read. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actually Read has 76 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Readgio's written reviews are positive against 76% of Actually Read's.

Readgio ships an update every 2 weeks, Actually Read every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readgio | Actually Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readgio-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6757845515/reviews) | **[4.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actually-read-focus-reader/id6796197302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 79 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anna Sadnova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832117340) | [Prism32 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591711559) |

## What reviewers say

### Readgio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readgio-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6757845515)

This app allows you to read your EPUB and PDF files, tracking your reading progress, time, and speed automatically. Save meaningful passages, adjust text for PDFs, and sync your data across devices. It also supports manual logging for physical books.

**Highlights:** EPUB and PDF reading, Automatic reading progress tracking, Estimated chapter time, Adjustable PDF text size, Highlight and save quotes, Manual logging for physical books, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro: annual | $13.99 | per year |
| Pro: lifetime | $23.99 | one-time |


### Actually Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actually-read-focus-reader/id6796197302)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Organize your entire book collection, including digital and physical copies, on customizable shelves. Block distractions to focus on reading and track your progress with detailed statistics. Enhance your reading experience with AI-powered insights and on-device audiobook generation.

**Highlights:** Organize books on customizable shelves, Block distractions with Deep Focus, Track reading time and history, Convert EPUBs to audiobooks, AI-powered book insights and summaries, On-device processing for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Actually Read Plus | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Actually Read Plus | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readgio free?

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

### Is Actually Read free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readgio or Actually Read?

Actually Read is rated higher. Readgio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Actually Read averages 4.9 from 76 ratings.

### Do Readgio or Actually Read have ads?

Neither Readgio nor Actually Read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readgio or Actually Read?

Readgio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Actually Read every 3 days. Most recently, Readgio was updated on November 13, 2026 and Actually Read on November 12, 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.*