Morsel vs Prose Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Morsel
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Read the classics you've always meant to โ 10 minutes at a time. Morsel takes the greatest books ever written and splits them into bite-sized reading sessions you can actually finish. No summaries, no shortcuts โ the real, full text of timeless classics, served in morsels that fit your day. Build a daily reading habit with a system that keeps you going: earn XP as you read, unlock achievements, and grow a reading streak that makes finishing a classic feel like leveling up. WHY MORSEL โข The actual books โ full public-domain classics, not summaries โข Bite-sized sessions โ read a chapter's worth in 5โ10 minutes โข Gamified progress โ XP, achievements, and streaks that keep you motivated โข 67 timeless titles โ Pride and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities, Dracula, The Odyssey, Sherlock Holmes, and more โข Beautiful dark-mode reader โ easy on the eyes, day or night โข Bookmarks โ save the passages that stay with you โข Track your progress โ stats that show how far you've come Whether you're rediscovering the joy of reading or finally tackling the canon, Morsel makes it feel effortless. Ten minutes a day is all it takes to read the books that have lasted centuries. Start your first morsel today โ free.
Prose Reader
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Prose is a clean, local-first reader for ePub and PDF books. Designed with a focus on speed, privacy, and simplicity, Prose works completely offline to keep your personal library secure on your device. Key Features: - Multi-format support: Read ePub 2, ePub 3, and PDF files. - Offline library: View your books in a custom cover grid or detail list. Search, filter, and sort by title, author, last read, or reading progress. - Tailored reading experience: Customize fonts, font size, margins, and line spacing for reflowable ePub books. Zoom and fit controls are available for PDF files. - Reading themes: Switch between light, dark, and sepia themes to match your environment. Themes apply across the entire application interface. - Local-first sync: Connect your own WebDAV server to sync books, reading positions, bookmarks, highlights, and settings. Sync runs in the background and resolves conflicts by keeping your furthest reading position. - Annotation and reference: Create bookmarks, highlight text, and look up definitions using the built-in offline dictionary. - Privacy and security: Your data is never sent to third-party services. WebDAV credentials are saved securely in your operating system keychain. There is no telemetry, analytics, or tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Morsel at every 3 days against Prose Reader's every 2 months. Prose Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Morsel ships an update every 3 days, Prose Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Morsel | Prose Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adarsh Patel | Elia Salerno |
In-app purchases
Morsel
No in-app purchases
Prose Reader
No in-app purchases









