Read Lenin vs A Radical Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Read Lenin
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Get access to hundreds of quotes in a short form factor, widgets included.
A Radical Guide
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A Radical Guide puts the world's most comprehensive directory of radical and liberation spaces in your pocket. Browse a global directory of community spaces across 95 countries — from infoshops and social centers to anarchist libraries and cooperative bookstores. Whether you're traveling and looking for community, researching movement infrastructure, or just curious about what exists near you, A Radical Guide connects you with the spaces where liberation movements live and grow. EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY Browse radical spaces by location, category, or use the Near Me feature to discover what's in your area. Each listing includes details like hours, contact information, directions, and community reviews. Categories include infoshops and social centers, radical bookstores and libraries, cooperatives and collectives, community gardens and land projects, intentional communities, anarchist points of interest, and many more. STAY INFORMED Read the latest news and analysis from liberation movements around the world. Our editorial team covers mutual aid, anti-oppression work, environmental justice, and grassroots organizing. LISTEN & LEARN Access our full podcast library including A Radical Podcast, featuring conversations with organizers, authors, and movement builders. Listen to radical audiobooks and educational content on the go. TAKE COURSES Explore free educational courses on topics like mutual aid theory, community organizing, and movement history through our integrated learning platform. COMMUNITY FEATURES Write reviews of spaces you've visited, save your favorite listings, get directions to any listed space, receive notifications about new spaces near you, and pull to refresh for the latest content. ABOUT A RADICAL GUIDE A Radical Guide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as movement infrastructure for liberation movements globally. We operate with 100% transparency — no ads, no data harvesting, no corporate sponsors. Our mutual aid programs distribute funds with 100% passthrough to communities in need. The app is free and always will be. Website: https://www.radical-guide.com Newsletter: https://www.radical-guide.com/a-radical-guide-newsletter/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Read Lenin at weekly against A Radical Guide's fortnightly. A Radical Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Read Lenin ships an update weekly, A Radical Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Read Lenin | A Radical Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hamza Safdar | A Radical Guide |
In-app purchases
Read Lenin
No in-app purchases
A Radical Guide
No in-app purchases
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