Reader++ vs ReadSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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/
ReadSteps
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Reader++ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReadSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Reader++ | ReadSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 โ better | 18.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mahamad Kanoute | Yue Wu |
In-app purchases
Reader++
- 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
ReadSteps
No in-app purchases
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