# ReadInstead vs Doku

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doku at none against ReadInstead's 10. Doku also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). ReadInstead's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadInstead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.19 per month. Doku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReadInstead ships an update every 8 days, Doku every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadInstead | Doku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doku-binge-create-repeat/id6784118272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **20** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 67 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Kovalchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886402664) | [Kuma Stories Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784085617) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadInstead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readinstead/id6760823296)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Sale 20 | $7.19 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Sale 15 | $7.59 | per month |
| Max Monthly Sale 20 | $11.99 | per month |
| Max Monthly Sale 15 | $12.49 | per month |
| ReadInstead Max | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual Sale 20 | $71.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual Sale 15 | $76.00 | per year |
| Max Annual Sale 20 | $119.99 | per year |
| Max Annual Sale 15 | $126.99 | per year |
| ReadInstead Max (Annual) | $149.99 | per year |


### Doku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doku-binge-create-repeat/id6784118272)

This platform offers exclusive, bite-sized dramas across various genres for quick, immersive viewing. Users can also submit their own story ideas, which are then voted on by the community for potential production into new series.

**Highlights:** Exclusive bite-sized dramas, Multiple genres available, AI story creation assistant, Community voting for new series, Curated content feed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadInstead free?

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

### Is Doku free?

Doku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ReadInstead or Doku have ads?

Neither ReadInstead nor Doku shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadInstead or Doku?

ReadInstead ships an update every 8 days, and Doku every 3 days. Most recently, ReadInstead was updated on October 25, 2026 and Doku on October 25, 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.*