Comparison

Rootread vs ADHD Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rootread

Features
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Rootread turns your reading journey into a growing forest. Every book you read grows a tree, creating your own forest. Track your reading while watching your progress come to life visually. Key Features: - Reading Tracker — Manage books you've read, are reading, and want to read - Growing Forest — Trees grow as you read, expanding your personal forest - Reading Timer — Track and log your reading sessions - Stats & Insights — Visualize your reading habits with charts - Collections — Create custom reading lists - Barcode Scanner — Scan a book's barcode to add it instantly Upgrade to Rootread Pro: - Ad-free experience - Full access to all statistics - Weather effects Build your reading habit and grow your own forest.

About

ADHD Reader

This app helps users overcome reading challenges by simplifying text presentation. It offers features like chunking paragraphs into smaller lines or words, highlighting one word at a time, and bolding leading letters to improve focus and comprehension. Import your EPUB books and enjoy a personalized reading experience.

Highlights
  • Chunk Reading for simplified paragraphs
  • Trace Reading with word highlighting
  • Anchor feature with bolded leading letters
  • EPUB import and library management
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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Most people don't struggle to want to read, they struggle to keep going. A wall of text feels mentally heavy before you even start. Attention drifts mid-paragraph and you lose your place. Reading on a phone feels cramped and exhausting. And so the book you meant to finish sits unread. Readloom simplifies the page and guides you through it, so you can finally finish what you started. Chunk Reading — Daunting paragraphs are simplified into bite-sized lines or even individual words, making it easier to follow and finish. Trace Reading — One word lights up at a time while the rest stay dim, guiding your eyes forward. Anchor — Leading letters are bolded, making it easier to recognize words faster. Your library — Import any EPUB and pick up where you left off. Themes — Six themes and five fonts so every page feels like yours. Start the book you've been putting off and finish it today! You can import the first book for free. Importing subsequent books after that requires Premium. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://readloom.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Rootread4 screens
ADHD Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ADHD Reader at none against Rootread's shown. ADHD Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Rootread's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ADHD Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rootread ships an update every 2 months, ADHD Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rootread versus ADHD Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRootreadADHD Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNephiaRama Krishna Pitchala

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rootread

Subscriptions2
  • RootRead Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RootRead Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RootRead Pro (Lifetime)$49.99
2 purchases

ADHD Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Rootread free?
Rootread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADHD Reader free?
ADHD Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rootread or ADHD Reader have ads?
Rootread shows ads; ADHD Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Rootread or ADHD Reader?
Rootread ships an update every 2 months, and ADHD Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rootread was updated on November 9, 2026 and ADHD Reader on October 31, 2026.

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