# Morsel vs IO reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Morsel at none against IO reader's 2. IO reader's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IO reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Morsel asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Morsel against 5.0 for IO reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IO reader has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Morsel ships an update every 3 days, IO reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Morsel | IO reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsel-bite-sized-classics/id6764631452/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/io-reader-books-in-reels/id6767890380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adarsh Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876635098) | [KHHM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896517595) |

## What reviewers say

### Morsel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morsel-bite-sized-classics/id6764631452)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### IO reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/io-reader-books-in-reels/id6767890380)

This app offers a focused reading experience for classic literature, presenting text in digestible units. It features an AI companion that prompts deeper thinking and provides context, along with tools for note-taking and vocabulary building. Users can access free classics or import their own DRM-free EPUBs.

**Highlights:** Focused reading modes (Reel, Cards), AI-powered critical thinking companion, Access to thousands of free classics, Import personal EPUBs and web articles, Cross-device sync and note-taking, AI-powered search and recommendations (IO+)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IO+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| IO+ Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Morsel free?

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

### Is IO reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Morsel or IO reader?

Morsel and IO reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Morsel or IO reader have ads?

Neither Morsel nor IO reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Morsel or IO reader?

Morsel ships an update every 3 days, and IO reader every 4 days. Most recently, Morsel was updated on October 24, 2026 and IO reader on October 25, 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.*