# Scuba vs Scriptorium

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scriptorium at none against Scuba's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scuba sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scriptorium asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scuba | Scriptorium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792076997) | [Christopher Sivori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769680204) |

## What reviewers say

### Scuba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuba-classic-book-reader/id6761863067)

Discover and read classic books with a modern, mobile-first approach. This app breaks down stories into digestible beats, using vertical swipes for natural phone navigation. Story recaps and offline reading features help you maintain your reading habit.

**Highlights:** Story beats for easier reading, Recaps to remember story progress, Vertical swiping for phone reading, Home screen widget for current book, Offline reading support, Curated bookstore

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scuba Reading Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Scuba Reading Pass | $24.99 | per year |


### Scriptorium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptorium-book-radio/id6788051095)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scuba free?

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

### Is Scriptorium free?

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

### Do Scuba or Scriptorium have ads?

Neither Scuba nor Scriptorium 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.*