# Reed vs Readence

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readence at 16.0 against Reed's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Readence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reed | Readence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Size | 15 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oh Hyeon Kwon](https://appshunter.io/developer/926648394) | [Lajos Gere](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794346836) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Readence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readence-reading-habit/id6794346834)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readence Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Readence Plus (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reed free?

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

### Is Readence free?

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

### Do Reed or Readence have ads?

Both Reed and Readence show ads.

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