# Blush vs ArcReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blush at none against ArcReader's 3. Blush also leads on ads (none vs shown). ArcReader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArcReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Blush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blush ships an update fortnightly, ArcReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blush | ArcReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **67** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [App Machina LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849738327) | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) |

## What reviewers say

### Blush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blush-audio-stories/id6761044536)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697)

Download and read web novels offline with customizable themes, fonts, and scroll modes. Convert novels to audiobooks with on-device narration and build vocabulary with an integrated dictionary. Sync progress across devices and import EPUB files.

**Highlights:** Download and read web novels offline, Customizable reader themes and fonts, On-device text-to-speech narration, EPUB file import, Integrated dictionary with flashcards, Cross-device reading progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ArcReader VIP — Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| ArcReader VIP - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blush free?

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

### Is ArcReader free?

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

### Do Blush or ArcReader have ads?

ArcReader shows ads; Blush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blush or ArcReader?

Blush ships an update fortnightly, and ArcReader weekly. Most recently, Blush was updated on October 28, 2026 and ArcReader on October 31, 2026.

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