# ReadCast vs TapLine

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

Both are free to download. ReadCast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TapLine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadCast ships an update every 3 weeks, TapLine every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadCast | TapLine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 67 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DevLab Spa](https://appshunter.io/developer/980128146) | [CHUNYAN GONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896410224) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readcast-audio-reader/id6761913353)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro — 500K chars/month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium — 1M chars/month | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual — Save 22% | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual — Save 22% | $199.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual — Save 22% | $279.99 | per year |


### TapLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapline-focus-book-reader/id6767172755)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| TapLine Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadCast free?

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

### Is TapLine free?

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

### Do ReadCast or TapLine have ads?

Neither ReadCast nor TapLine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadCast or TapLine?

ReadCast ships an update every 3 weeks, and TapLine every 3 days. Most recently, ReadCast was updated on September 22, 2026 and TapLine on September 15, 2026.

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