# Common Reader vs SageReading

The clearest difference is rating: SageReading at 5.0 against Common Reader's 3.0. SageReading also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Common Reader sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SageReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

SageReading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common Reader | SageReading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-reader-ebook-reader/id6770067434/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagereading/id6794436168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [天宇 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851416147) | [Caden Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787301387) |

## What reviewers say

### Common Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-reader-ebook-reader/id6770067434)

This app offers a unified reading and AI-powered analysis experience for various ebook formats. It allows users to ask questions about book content, automatically organize their library, and sync across multiple devices. Privacy is a core focus, with no proactive data collection.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple ebook formats (epub, azw3, mobi, txt, md, pdf), AI-powered questions about book content, Automatic library organization with generative AI, Cloud sync (iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV), Fast full-library search, Unified cross-platform interface

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cup of Coffee | $4.00 | one-time |
| 2 Cups of Coffee | $8.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4 Cups of Coffee | $16.00 | one-time |
| Many coffees | $32.00 | one-time |


### SageReading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagereading/id6794436168)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common Reader free?

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

### Is SageReading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Common Reader or SageReading?

SageReading is rated higher. Common Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SageReading averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Common Reader or SageReading have ads?

Neither Common Reader nor SageReading shows ads.

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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.*