# Reader vs Episo

Reader and Episo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Episo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader | Episo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/episo-read-and-write-stories/id6762496500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MATTHEW ROBERT FRIEDMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881058638) | [EASYSHORTLET ENTERPRISES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838550893) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-book-tracker/id6759833105)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Creator | $12.99 | per month |
| Reader+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Creator Annual | $99.99 | per year |


### Episo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/episo-read-and-write-stories/id6762496500)

Immerse yourself in a world of original stories, from romance to fantasy. Readers can discover new tales, track progress, and build a personal library. Writers can easily publish their work, connect with an audience, and receive support.

**Highlights:** Discover original stories by genre, Read chapter by chapter, Save reading progress, Build a personal library, Publish stories and chapters, Connect with readers, Daily reading streaks

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episo Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Episo Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 100 Episo Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Episo Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Episo Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Episo Gems | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader free?

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

### Is Episo free?

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

### Do Reader or Episo have ads?

Neither Reader nor Episo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reader or Episo?

Reader ships an update every 3 days, and Episo every 3 days. Most recently, Reader was updated on September 15, 2026 and Episo on September 15, 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.*