# CalibReader vs Actually Read

The clearest difference is rating: Actually Read at 4.9 against CalibReader's 4.3. Actually Read also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 6). CalibReader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalibReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Actually Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Actually Read holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actually Read has 76 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of CalibReader's written reviews are positive against 76% of Actually Read's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalibReader | Actually Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calibreader-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6777391511/reviews) | **[4.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actually-read-focus-reader/id6796197302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | #175 |
| Size | 49 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gram 1](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895687118) | [Prism32 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591711559) |

## What reviewers say

### CalibReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calibreader-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6777391511)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a reading experience for EPUB and PDF files, featuring dual-page spreads and realistic page curls. It integrates with your existing calibre library and supports various cloud storage options. Enjoy a customizable reading environment and seamless syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Dual-page spread and page curl effect, Calibre library integration, Cloud storage support (iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive), Cross-device reading position sync, Customizable themes and fonts, Built-in dictionary, PDF reader with two-page spreads

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Books Forever | $9.99 | one-time |


### Actually Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actually-read-focus-reader/id6796197302)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Organize your entire book collection, including digital and physical copies, on customizable shelves. Block distractions to focus on reading and track your progress with detailed statistics. Enhance your reading experience with AI-powered insights and on-device audiobook generation.

**Highlights:** Organize books on customizable shelves, Block distractions with Deep Focus, Track reading time and history, Convert EPUBs to audiobooks, AI-powered book insights and summaries, On-device processing for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Actually Read Plus | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Actually Read Plus | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalibReader free?

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

### Is Actually Read free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalibReader or Actually Read?

Actually Read is rated higher. CalibReader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Actually Read averages 4.9 from 76 ratings.

### Do CalibReader or Actually Read have ads?

Neither CalibReader nor Actually Read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CalibReader or Actually Read?

CalibReader ships an update every 3 days, and Actually Read every 3 days. Most recently, CalibReader was updated on November 10, 2026 and Actually Read on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CalibReader or Actually Read?

CalibReader currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Actually Read at #175. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*