Kanso Reader vs EinkBro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Kanso Reader
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Kanso Reader is trying to be distraction-free reading app for saving web articles and PDFs to read later. It try to remove clutter like ads, promos, related links, and other unnecessary page elements so you can focus on the content that matters. Save from a shared link or pasted URL, import PDFs, and read in a clean, comfortable view designed for focus. Kanso Reader helps you build a private reading library on your device, with simple tools to organize and revisit what you save. Features: ⢠Save web articles and PDFs to read later ⢠Clean reader view for reading ⢠Import from shared links or pasted URLs ⢠Add notes to saved content ⢠Organize with tags ⢠Search your library quickly ⢠Export saved content when needed ⢠Local-first storage or icloud sync Free users can keep 1 saved item at a time. Delete it anytime to save another. Unlock Kanso Reader Lifetime to save unlimited articles and PDFs.
EinkBro
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EinkBro is a lightweight, fast browser designed for simplicity ā and for anyone who wants calm, distraction-free reading on iPhone and iPad. Optimized reading experience ⢠Turn pages by tapping the screen edges ā no scrolling needed ⢠Reader mode with clean typography ⢠Vertical reading mode for CJK text ⢠Font size button and bold text toggle ⢠High-contrast icons and minimal animations AI integration ⢠Chat with the current page or summarize it ⢠Translate pages by paragraph ⢠Works with GenAI solutions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EinkBro at none against Kanso Reader's 1. EinkBro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kanso Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EinkBro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Kanso Reader | EinkBro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Lee | MAO YUAN KAO |
In-app purchases
Kanso Reader
- Kanso Reader$7.99
EinkBro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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