# HyperRead vs Pen Friend

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HyperRead at 15.1 against Pen Friend's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | HyperRead | Pen Friend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Size | 38 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storq Labs BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864178327) | [BISHWAS BHANDARI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813766129) |

## What reviewers say

### HyperRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperread/id6758587255)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pen Friend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen-friend-handwriting-notes/id6813871550)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HyperRead free?

HyperRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pen Friend free?

Pen Friend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do HyperRead or Pen Friend have ads?

Neither HyperRead nor Pen Friend shows ads.

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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.*