Comparison

AnyRead vs 酷看古籍

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AnyRead

This app offers a pure reading experience for TXT novels with smart bookshelf management and customizable reading settings. It allows for offline reading, chapter navigation, and personalized themes. Secure your private books with a PIN or biometric lock, as all data is stored locally.

Highlights
  • TXT novel reader
  • Smart bookshelf management
  • Offline reading
  • Customizable reading themes
  • Adjustable font and spacing
  • PIN/biometric security lock
  • Local data storage
Features
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ReadAnytime – A truly pure TXT novel reader. Smart Bookshelf Management Import TXT files and they are automatically added to your bookshelf, with support for batch multi-file imports Automatically sorted by reading progress; pull down to refresh and update instantly Set custom covers for your books so you can find what you want to read at a glance Ultimate Reading Experience Automatically detects chapter structure with one-tap navigation to previous/next chapter 8 reading themes: Day, Night, Eye Care, Greenery, Paper, Grey Blue, Ink, and Coffee Freely adjust font size, line spacing, and letter spacing to find your most comfortable reading posture Perfectly supports both landscape and portrait reading on iPhone and iPad Your Books, Your Rules Set a PIN code or Face ID / Touch ID security lock for private books All data is stored locally on your device and never uploaded to any server One-time purchase, permanent access to all features – no subscriptions, no recurring fees. ReadAnytime lets you truly immerse yourself in the world of novels.

About

酷看古籍

Features
Read full description

酷看古籍是一个简约的中国古籍阅读软件。 它收录了一些精选的古籍,并且以竖版古籍的方式来显示。 收录的书籍都包含在软件内部,无需网络就可随时随地阅读。 在模仿古籍阅读方式的同时也增加了一些方便的功能,比如 - 导入书籍功能 - 多种阅读主题 - 书摘生成 - AI提问模版 - 保存阅读进度 - 字体大小,繁简体切换等

Screenshots

AnyRead4 screens
酷看古籍4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 酷看古籍 at none against AnyRead's 1. 酷看古籍 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). AnyRead's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnyRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 酷看古籍 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyRead ships an update every 8 days, 酷看古籍 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
AnyRead versus 酷看古籍: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyRead酷看古籍
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer上海深维探索科技有限公司Alec Xia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AnyRead

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$0.99
None

酷看古籍

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyRead free?
AnyRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 酷看古籍 free?
酷看古籍 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnyRead or 酷看古籍 have ads?
Neither AnyRead nor 酷看古籍 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyRead or 酷看古籍?
AnyRead ships an update every 8 days, and 酷看古籍 every 3 days. Most recently, AnyRead was updated on October 16, 2026 and 酷看古籍 on October 6, 2026.

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