# Gloss vs deReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: deReader at none against Gloss's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gloss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. deReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gloss | deReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 13 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NYRAI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773959751) | [Tan Vi Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880561159) |

## What reviewers say

### Gloss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-annotated-reader/id6782358267)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gloss Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Gloss Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### deReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dereader-private-book-reader/id6804444266)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gloss free?

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

### Is deReader free?

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

### Do Gloss or deReader have ads?

Neither Gloss nor deReader shows ads.

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