# Rootread vs Reed

Rootread and Reed are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rootread | Reed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nephia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882027802) | [Oh Hyeon Kwon](https://appshunter.io/developer/926648394) |

## What reviewers say

### Rootread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootread/id6759971607)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RootRead Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| RootRead Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| RootRead Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


### Reed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-text-reader/id6783131016)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rootread free?

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

### Is Reed free?

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

### Do Rootread or Reed have ads?

Both Rootread and Reed show 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.*