# ShadowRead vs OpenWebUI

The clearest difference is price: ShadowRead at Free against OpenWebUI's $2.99. ShadowRead also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). OpenWebUI's advantage is chart position (#110 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ShadowRead is free to download; OpenWebUI costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadowRead | OpenWebUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwebui-mobile/id6783872393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#110** |
| Size | 10 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu ZeroSnow Origin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868561062) | [Joao Victor Zao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783872395) |

## What reviewers say

### ShadowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowread/id6758651465)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenWebUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwebui-mobile/id6783872393)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This client app connects to your personal Open WebUI server for AI model interaction. Enjoy real-time chat, image generation, and voice commands, all while keeping your data private on your own server. Customize themes and manage chats with various actions.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI chat responses, Multiple AI model support, Image generation, Voice mode for interaction, Notes and knowledge base (RAG), Chat management and export, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadowRead free?

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

### Is OpenWebUI free?

OpenWebUI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ShadowRead or OpenWebUI have ads?

Neither ShadowRead nor OpenWebUI 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.*