# FlowReader vs Excerpta

The clearest difference is rating: FlowReader at 5.0 against Excerpta's 3.5. Excerpta's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlowReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Excerpta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlowReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

FlowReader ships an update every 6 days, Excerpta weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlowReader | Excerpta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowreader-hands-free-epub/id6758667853/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excerpta-reading-journal/id6762711085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beka Demuradze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550282440) | [Trevor Tarakjian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744446304) |

## What reviewers say

### FlowReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowreader-hands-free-epub/id6758667853)

This app allows you to read EPUB books hands-free with intelligent auto-scrolling. Customize your reading experience and import your own books to enjoy while multitasking.

**Highlights:** Hands-free auto-scrolling, Personal EPUB import, Precision pace control, Immersive focus mode, Customizable appearance, Reading themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flow Reader Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Flow Reader Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


### Excerpta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/excerpta-reading-journal/id6762711085)

Track your reading progress, journal your thoughts, and save favorite quotes from any book. Capture text with your camera, organize your library, and visualize your reading habits over time. Discover new books and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Capture quotes via camera, photos, or typing, Journal notes, page numbers, and reading moods, Organize books by shelves, authors, and series, Track reading progress and set yearly goals, Analyze reading statistics and visualize habits, Discover new books and import from other platforms, Sync across devices with iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Excerpta Unbound Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Excerpta Unbound Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Excerpta Unbound Forever | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlowReader free?

FlowReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Excerpta free?

Excerpta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlowReader or Excerpta?

FlowReader is rated higher. FlowReader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Excerpta averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do FlowReader or Excerpta have ads?

Neither FlowReader nor Excerpta shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlowReader or Excerpta?

FlowReader ships an update every 6 days, and Excerpta weekly. Most recently, FlowReader was updated on November 5, 2026 and Excerpta on November 7, 2026.

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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.*