# Star Document Reader vs Reed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Document Reader at none against Reed's 1. Star Document Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Document Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Document Reader | Reed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Markus Stadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888545692) | [Oh Hyeon Kwon](https://appshunter.io/developer/926648394) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Document Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-document-reader/id6768236698)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-text-reader/id6783131016)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Document Reader free?

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

### Is Reed free?

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

### Do Star Document Reader or Reed have ads?

Reed shows ads; Star Document Reader does not.

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