# ArchFic vs ArcReader

The clearest difference is monetization model: ArchFic at free against ArcReader's free with in-app purchases. ArcReader's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArchFic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ArcReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ArchFic against 4.9 for ArcReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcReader has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ArchFic ships an update every 10 days, ArcReader weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArchFic | ArcReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archfic-ao3-unofficial-reader/id6762523526/reviews)** | [4.9 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Duong Hang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894525360) | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) |

## What reviewers say

### ArchFic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archfic-ao3-unofficial-reader/id6762523526)

Read and listen to fanfiction from Archive of Our Own offline. Translate stories with AI, get update alerts for followed authors and fics, and organize your library. Sync your progress and settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of AO3 fanfiction, AI-powered on-device translation, Text-to-speech for hands-free listening, New chapter and author update alerts, Download and save fics permanently, Sync library and settings across devices, Customizable reading themes and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Archfic Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Archfic Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### ArcReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697)

Download and read web novels offline with customizable themes, fonts, and scroll modes. Convert novels to audiobooks with on-device narration and build vocabulary with an integrated dictionary. Sync progress across devices and import EPUB files.

**Highlights:** Download and read web novels offline, Customizable reader themes and fonts, On-device text-to-speech narration, EPUB file import, Integrated dictionary with flashcards, Cross-device reading progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ArcReader VIP — Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| ArcReader VIP - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArchFic free?

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

### Is ArcReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ArchFic or ArcReader?

ArchFic is rated higher. ArchFic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ArcReader averages 4.9 from 67 ratings.

### Do ArchFic or ArcReader have ads?

Both ArchFic and ArcReader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArchFic or ArcReader?

ArchFic ships an update every 10 days, and ArcReader weekly. Most recently, ArchFic was updated on October 31, 2026 and ArcReader on October 31, 2026.

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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.*