# Unpaged vs Readtide

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Readtide at 3 against Unpaged's 1. Readtide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unpaged sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Readtide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Unpaged against 5.0 for Readtide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unpaged | Readtide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpaged-audiobook-player/id6761081641/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Baluta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887696869) | [Readtide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777393945) |

## What reviewers say

### Unpaged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpaged-audiobook-player/id6761081641)

Listen to your owned audiobooks, stream from your server, or explore 20,000 free classics. This private player offers background playback, CarPlay support, and advanced audio controls. An optional subscription unlocks AI-powered features and cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Stream 20,000 free classic audiobooks, Connect to your Audiobookshelf server, Import your own audio files, Background playback and lock-screen controls, CarPlay and Siri shortcut support, Adjustable playback speed and equalizer, AI-powered bookmark titling and recaps (subscription)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unpaged's iCloud Syncing Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Unpaged Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unpaged Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI Features unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


### Readtide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943)

Immerse yourself in reading with this ad-free app. It offers customizable reading experiences, including dynamic themes, note-taking, and vocabulary building. Track your reading habits and visualize your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Import EPUBs and public domain classics, Customizable typeface and size, Focus Mode for distraction-free reading, Dynamic 'Tide' themes for ambient lighting, Highlighting and vocabulary definition, Note-taking and quote sharing, Reading Constellations for theme correlation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unpaged free?

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

### Is Readtide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Unpaged or Readtide?

Unpaged and Readtide are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Unpaged or Readtide have ads?

Neither Unpaged nor Readtide shows 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.*