# Reads. vs HeyReader

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reads. at daily against HeyReader's weekly. Reads. also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reads. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and HeyReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reads. ships an update daily, HeyReader weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reads. | HeyReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmet KILCIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895925394) | [Roshan Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773419310) |

## What reviewers say

### Reads.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reads-epub-and-book-reader/id6764821898)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### HeyReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871)

This app provides an audio assistant for physical books. Upload the book's PDF, and then ask questions aloud about terms or concepts. The app searches your book and speaks the answers, helping you stay focused on reading.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated questions, Answers read aloud, Searches book PDF, Focuses on physical reading, Requires book PDF

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $62.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reads. free?

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

### Is HeyReader free?

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

### Do Reads. or HeyReader have ads?

Neither Reads. nor HeyReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reads. or HeyReader?

Reads. ships an update daily, and HeyReader weekly. Most recently, Reads. was updated on October 31, 2026 and HeyReader 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.*