Comparison

Fanfic reader vs AO3 Companion

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

Head to head
About

Fanfic reader

Features
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Unofficial fanfic reader Fanfic Reader is an unofficial personal reading app for iPhone and iPad. Keep your books, documents, and fanfiction in one library — and pick up right where you left off. NOT AFFILIATED with Archive of Our Own, authors, or publishers. You add and read your own content. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR FILES • Import from Files, Share sheet, iCloud Drive, or Wi‑Fi transfer on your local network • EPUB, FB2, MOBI, PDF, DJVU, CHM, Markdown, Office docs, comics (CBZ/CBR), and more • Open archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z) and read supported files inside • Collections, tags, favorites, reading stats, and full‑text search across your library A COMFORTABLE READER • Per‑book font, theme, and brightness • Bookmarks, highlights, and annotations • In‑book search • Text‑to‑speech with background audio AO3 DISCOVERY (optional) • Search works on Archive of Our Own • Browse in an in‑app browser, save a reading queue, and import EPUB to your library • Content on AO3 is provided by AO3/OTW under their own terms SYNC & EXTRAS • Optional iCloud sync for progress, annotations, and library data via Apple CloudKit • Home Screen widget: continue your last book • Share extension: send files straight into the app Fanfic Reader does not show ads, sell your data, or require an account with us. Internet is used only for features you choose (such as AO3 or Wi‑Fi transfer). Requires iOS 18.6 or later.

About

AO3 Companion

Features
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Keep your reading in one place with AO3 Companion, an independent reader for Archive of Our Own. FIND YOUR NEXT READ Search public works by title, author, fandom and tags. Filter by content rating and completion, and sort by kudos, update date or length. YOUR LIBRARY Save works, return to recent reads and keep your chapter and scroll position on this device. READ YOUR WAY Adjust font size, line spacing and typeface. Choose White, Paper or Night mode and move between chapters from the contents menu. COMPANION PLUS Browse and read the first chapter for free. Companion Plus unlocks subsequent chapters in the app, offline downloads and the Rose reading theme. Original works remain freely available on the AO3 website. Prices, renewal periods and any eligible free trial are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled through your App Store account. No AO3 account is required for public works. Restricted works may require access on AO3 itself. Kudos, comments and author interactions open the original AO3 website. AO3 Companion is not affiliated with Archive of Our Own or the Organization for Transformative Works. Fanworks belong to their authors. Apple standard license: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://ao3-companion-reader.web.app/support.html Privacy: https://ao3-companion-reader.web.app/privacy.html Browse public AO3 works across all ratings. Choose ratings, archive warnings and tags with search filters.

Screenshots

Fanfic reader4 screens
AO3 Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fanfic reader at none against AO3 Companion's 2. AO3 Companion's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AO3 Companion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Fanfic reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Fanfic reader versus AO3 Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanfic readerAO3 Companion
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDaniil Zolotarevilyas inajjar

In-app purchases

None

Fanfic reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AO3 Companion

Subscriptions2
  • Companion Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Companion Plus Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Fanfic reader free?
Fanfic reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AO3 Companion free?
AO3 Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fanfic reader or AO3 Companion have ads?
Neither Fanfic reader nor AO3 Companion shows ads.

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