# MindShelf vs Dear Reader

The clearest difference is ads: MindShelf at none against Dear Reader's shown. MindShelf also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | MindShelf | Dear Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Size | 43 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fawaz Alkhodier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780325514) | [Moonsun Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779434903) |

## What reviewers say

### MindShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindshelf-read-and-remember/id6763793105)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dear Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-reader-reading-journal/id6779434901)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MindShelf free?

MindShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dear Reader free?

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

### Do MindShelf or Dear Reader have ads?

Dear Reader shows ads; MindShelf does not.

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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.*