# FlowReader vs ArcReader

The clearest difference is ads: FlowReader at none against ArcReader's shown. ArcReader's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlowReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ArcReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FlowReader against 4.9 for ArcReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcReader has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlowReader | ArcReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowreader-hands-free-epub/id6758667853/reviews)** | [4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beka Demuradze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550282440) | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) |

## 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 |


### ArcReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697)

Download and read web novels offline with customizable themes, fonts, and scroll modes. Convert novels to audiobooks with on-device narration and build vocabulary with an integrated dictionary. Sync progress across devices and import EPUB files.

**Highlights:** Download and read web novels offline, Customizable reader themes and fonts, On-device text-to-speech narration, EPUB file import, Integrated dictionary with flashcards, Cross-device reading progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ArcReader VIP — Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| ArcReader VIP - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlowReader free?

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

### Is ArcReader free?

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

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

FlowReader is rated higher. FlowReader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArcReader averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do FlowReader or ArcReader have ads?

ArcReader shows ads; FlowReader does not.

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

FlowReader ships an update every 6 days, and ArcReader every 6 days. Most recently, FlowReader was updated on September 24, 2026 and ArcReader on September 21, 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.*