# ClearRead vs Rectoly

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rectoly at daily against ClearRead's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClearRead sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Rectoly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClearRead ships an update every 9 days, Rectoly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearRead | Rectoly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearread-dyslexia-reader/id6760895785/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EC Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886666844) | [Takaki Takemura](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793454900) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearread-dyslexia-reader/id6760895785)

This app synchronizes spoken words with highlighted text, aiding comprehension for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, or visual impairments. It offers customizable reading environments with various fonts, spacing, and focus tools to enhance the reading experience for all users.

**Highlights:** Synchronized word highlighting with text-to-speech, Customizable fonts, spacing, and themes, Bionic reading and focus mode, Import ePubs, PDFs, and web articles, Premium AI voices and adjustable speed, Distraction-free reading view

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearRead weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ClearRead Starter | $7.99 | per month |
| ClearRead Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ClearRead Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| ClearRead Elite | $39.99 | per month |
| ClearRead Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| ClearRead Starter (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| ClearRead Pro (Annual) | $129.99 | per year |
| ClearRead Elite (Annual) | $399.99 | per year |


### Rectoly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rectoly-how-to-read-papers/id6825233450)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Rectoly Pro (one-time) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearRead free?

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

### Is Rectoly free?

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

### Do ClearRead or Rectoly have ads?

Neither ClearRead nor Rectoly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearRead or Rectoly?

ClearRead ships an update every 9 days, and Rectoly daily. Most recently, ClearRead was updated on November 13, 2026 and Rectoly on November 12, 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.*