Comparison

Reader++ vs ReadSteps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reader++

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Reader++ helps you understand books, papers, and manuals as you read. Select a word or passage for an AI explanation without leaving the page. Ask questions about a PDF or your whole library for free. Get answers with citations pointing to the exact lines in your documents. Explore related ideas, ask follow-up questions, or test yourself with quizzes. Save explanations and summaries to revisit later, and follow your trail back to where you started. Keep your PDFs organized with folders and bookmarks. Your files stay on your device, with only the text needed for AI features sent for processing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ReadSteps

Features
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ReadSteps is a family-friendly reading tracker designed for parents and kids. Spend a few seconds each day logging what your child read, who read with them, and how they read. Simple check-ins that add up over time. Features: > Quick check-in: Record today's reading in seconds > Multiple readers: Track reading for each child separately > Book shelf: Add books with covers > Reading stats: View calendar, frequency, and trends > Reading journal: Review every reading session by date > Fully offline: All data stays on your device, protecting your privacy No ads. No subscriptions. No data collection. A warm little nest for your family's reading journey.

Screenshots

Reader++4 screens
ReadSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadSteps at none against Reader++'s 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Reader++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReadSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Reader++ versus ReadSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReader++ReadSteps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMahamad KanouteYue Wu

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Reader++

Subscriptions4
  • Plus โ€” Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Plus โ€” Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$119.991 Year
None

ReadSteps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reader++ free?
Reader++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadSteps free?
ReadSteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reader++ or ReadSteps have ads?
Neither Reader++ nor ReadSteps shows ads.

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