# Reads. vs Plain Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Reads. at none against Plain Reader's shown. Reads. also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reads. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Plain Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reads. ships an update daily, Plain Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reads. | Plain Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Size | 47 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahmet KILCIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895925394) | [OurBeom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571312317) |

## 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 |


### Plain Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-reader/id6818729882)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plain Reader Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Plain Reader Pro (Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Plain Reader Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plain Reader Pro (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reads. free?

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

### Is Plain Reader free?

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

### Do Reads. or Plain Reader have ads?

Plain Reader shows ads; Reads. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reads. or Plain Reader?

Reads. ships an update daily, and Plain Reader every 2 days. Most recently, Reads. was updated on October 7, 2026 and Plain Reader on October 21, 2026.

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