# StoryBoat vs Readori

The clearest difference is update cadence: StoryBoat at daily against Readori's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryBoat sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Readori sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StoryBoat ships an update daily, Readori every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryBoat | Readori |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HUANG LUE LUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/564522369) | [JIANPING YAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891615773) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryBoat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyboat/id6761174091)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add a Lantern | $1.99 | one-time |
| Send StoryBoat Forward | $3.99 | one-time |
| StoryBoat Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deep Support | $9.99 | one-time |


### Readori

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readori-e-book-reader/id6761813747)

This app offers an immersive reading experience with extensive customization options for e-books and audiobooks. Access a vast library of public domain classics, manage your personal collection, and track your reading progress with a unique cultivation system.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading experience, Rich theme and font customization, Access to public domain books (EPUB), Stream public domain audiobooks (LibriVox), Smart library management, Cultivation level system for engagement, iCloud sync across Apple devices

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readori Annual | $1.99 | per year |
| Readori Pro Access | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryBoat free?

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

### Is Readori free?

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

### Do StoryBoat or Readori have ads?

Neither StoryBoat nor Readori shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StoryBoat or Readori?

StoryBoat ships an update daily, and Readori every 3 weeks. Most recently, StoryBoat was updated on October 9, 2026 and Readori on October 8, 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.*