Comparison

ReadSync vs Rostivio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadSync

Features
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ReadSync remembers where you stopped reading β€” on every device. Open a PDF on your Mac, read to page 120, then pick up your iPhone. ReadSync opens the same document on the same page. Your highlights, notes and bookmarks are already there. WHY READSYNC β€’ Your reading position syncs automatically through iCloud β€” in the free version too β€’ No account to create, no subscription, no company server holding your files β€’ Works completely offline β€” syncing is a layer on top, never a requirement PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF β€’ A Continue Reading row at the top of your library, most recent first β€’ A Home Screen widget that opens the document on the page you left β€’ Nothing to press: the page is saved as you read and travels with you β€’ Handoff: the document open on your Mac appears on your iPhone, and opens on the same page READING β€’ A quiet reader that hides its controls while you read β€’ A reading lock that turns off selection, highlights and notes, so you can scroll and zoom without triggering anything by accident β€’ Keep the screen awake while a document is open β€’ Night mode that darkens the page without draining the colour from your highlights β€’ Single or two-page layout, vertical or horizontal scrolling β€’ Adjustable default zoom β€’ Translate any passage you select into your own language, on your device with Apple's built-in translation β€’ Look up any word in the dictionary without leaving the page β€’ Password-protected PDFs open too β€” remember the password once, in your iCloud Keychain, and your other devices open them without asking HIGHLIGHTS AND NOTES β€’ Five highlight colours β€’ Attach a note to any passage β€’ Every highlight and note in one list β€” tap to jump straight to the page β€’ Export everything from a document as a single file, to Notes, Mail or Files β€’ Nothing is written into the PDF itself; your original file stays untouched FINDING YOUR PLACE β€’ Full-text search inside the document β€’ The PDF's own table of contents β€’ Bookmarks for the pages you want to come back to YOUR LIBRARY β€’ Add files from Files or iCloud Drive β€’ Open a PDF in ReadSync from Mail, Safari, Messages or any app's share sheet β€’ Leave a file where it is, or copy it into ReadSync so it syncs across your devices β€’ Cover, progress and page count at a glance β€’ Sort by last read, title or date added β€’ Search your library by title READING STATS β€’ Total reading time, and how much of it was this week β€’ A chart of the last seven days β€’ Progress for every document you have started FREE AND PRO The free version is a whole reader, not a demo: iCloud sync, night mode, search, table of contents, bookmarks, translation and all five highlight colours, with room for 5 documents and 10 highlights or notes in each one. ReadSync Pro lifts both limits and opens reading stats and note export. It is a one-time purchase β€” there is no subscription. A limit only ever stops you adding something new. Everything already in your library stays open, in full, whether you buy or not. PRIVACY ReadSync is built entirely with Apple's own frameworks and stores everything in your private iCloud database. Your documents are never uploaded to anyone else's server. Anonymous usage statistics are sent only if you agree when asked, and never include your files, page contents, notes or highlights.

About

Rostivio

Features
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Plan your shifts, record the hours you actually worked, and understand your estimated gross pay. Rostivio helps shift workers keep a clear personal record of their work. When a shift starts early, finishes late, or includes an unpaid break, record the actual details alongside your plan. PLAN AND RECORD - View your upcoming shifts in a calendar. - Set up shift templates and repeating rotations. - Record actual start and finish times, including overnight shifts. - Record unpaid breaks so your work-hour totals reflect your entries. - Keep planned shifts and actual work hours separate. REVIEW YOUR ESTIMATES - Review gross pay estimates based on the rates and settings you enter. - Enter figures from your payslip manually to compare them with your estimate. - Use your records to prepare questions about your hours or pay. START WITH THE FREE FEATURES No account is required, and core tracking works offline. Use free actual-hours recording and basic gross pay estimates, with reminders and backup options to help you manage your records. OPTIONAL ROSTIVIO PRO Pro adds advanced pay rules, CSV, PDF and ICS export, and Home Screen widgets. Eligible users can try the annual Pro subscription free for 14 days. Monthly subscriptions and a lifetime purchase are also available. The 14-day trial applies only to the annual subscription and depends on eligibility. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Check the app for current local prices and subscription terms. Pay amounts are estimates based on your settings and entries. They may differ from your employer's payroll and do not calculate your take-home pay. Terms of Use: https://johnpriceapps.github.io/rostivio/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://johnpriceapps.github.io/rostivio/privacy.html

Screenshots

ReadSync4 screens
Rostivio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rostivio at every 3 days against ReadSync's every 3 weeks. Rostivio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rostivio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadSync ships an update every 3 weeks, Rostivio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ReadSync versus Rostivio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadSyncRostivio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlper Albayrak广君 丁

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadSync

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$7.99
3 purchases

Rostivio

Subscriptions2
  • Rostivio Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Rostivio Pro Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Rostivio Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is ReadSync free?
ReadSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rostivio free?
Rostivio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadSync or Rostivio have ads?
Neither ReadSync nor Rostivio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadSync or Rostivio?
ReadSync ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rostivio every 3 days. Most recently, ReadSync was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rostivio on October 24, 2026.

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