# SlowRead vs Moon+ Reader

The clearest difference is rating: SlowRead at 4.7 against Moon+ Reader's 3.0. SlowRead also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (752 vs 2). Moon+ Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlowRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per 7 days. Moon+ Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

SlowRead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlowRead has 752 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of SlowRead's written reviews are positive against 33% of Moon+ Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SlowRead ships an update every 3 days, Moon+ Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlowRead | Moon+ Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-plus-reader/id6785269880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **752** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adrian Martinez Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864939018) | [Ahmed Yakoubi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845211362) |

## What reviewers say

### SlowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Book, #58 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a visually appealing digital bookshelf and encourages focused reading sessions by blocking distracting apps. Track your reading progress, organize your library, and create a personalized reading ritual.

**Highlights:** Customizable 2.5D digital bookshelf, Distraction-blocking focus sessions, Reading streak tracking, TBR and library organization, Effortless book addition (scan, search, photo), Import from Goodreads (CSV), Private, local-first library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.39 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access to Slowread | $149.99 | one-time |


### Moon+ Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-plus-reader/id6785269880)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of novels with a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience. Discover trending stories, follow your favorites, and enjoy personalized features like dark mode and smart notifications for new chapters.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading experience, Curated home feed with trending novels, Discover books by mood and category, Live rankings for popular reads, Personalized library and reading progress, Customizable themes and notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SlowRead free?

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

### Is Moon+ Reader free?

Moon+ Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SlowRead or Moon+ Reader?

SlowRead is rated higher. SlowRead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 752 ratings, while Moon+ Reader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SlowRead or Moon+ Reader have ads?

Both SlowRead and Moon+ Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SlowRead or Moon+ Reader?

SlowRead ships an update every 3 days, and Moon+ Reader monthly. Most recently, SlowRead was updated on October 20, 2026 and Moon+ Reader on October 11, 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.*