Comparison

Easy_Reader vs SpoilThePlot

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

Head to head
About

Easy_Reader

Features
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Easy_Reader transforms everyday documents into a focused reading room for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Choose thoughtful typography and atmospheric themes, then let Focus Flow introduce sentences or paragraphs at a comfortable pace. Natural narration, subtle motion, and optional soundscapes help the words feel present without becoming distracting. READ BEAUTIFULLY • Sentence, paragraph, and page-based Focus Flow • Carefully designed type, spacing, themes, and Liquid Glass controls • Adjustable reading speed, focus, margins, and motion • Optional rain, ocean, fireplace, and brown-noise atmosphere LISTEN NATURALLY • Automatic language detection with the best matching Apple voice installed on your device • Optional manual voice selection, pace control, and synchronized playback navigation FIND ANYTHING • Search by exact phrase, all words, typo-tolerant matching, semantic similarity, or regular expression • Navigate by contents, source or virtual page, and individually numbered paragraph • Jump straight from a search result to its exact place in the document READ AND REMEMBER • Add highlights, bookmarks, and passage-anchored typed notes • Write by hand with Apple Pencil or a finger on iPhone and iPad • Keep original handwriting or convert it to editable text • Export annotated PDF, Word, EPUB, RTF, HTML, Markdown, and text files BRING YOUR DOCUMENTS Import PDF, EPUB, Word, RTF, HTML, Markdown, text, and images. Scanned pages can be recognized on-device with Vision OCR. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your library, annotations, search index, reading history, and narration remain on-device. No account or sign-in is required. FREE TO START Read up to three documents with the core reader, narration, notes, bookmarks, and local library. EASY_READER PREMIUM Choose monthly or annual Premium to unlock unlimited imports, Smart Search, annotated export, and personalization. Eligible new subscribers can try Premium free for 7 days. Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription are available in Settings.

About

SpoilThePlot

This app helps readers discover new thriller books, series, and upcoming releases without revealing plot spoilers. Users can browse by theme, track their reading progress, and create custom lists. Spoilers are optional and hidden until viewed.

Highlights
  • Discover new thriller books
  • Browse by themes and tropes
  • Follow series in reading order
  • Track reading progress
  • Create custom reading lists
  • Optional spoiler protection
Features
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Discover your next thriller without ruining the surprise. SpoilThePlot helps readers explore books, themes, series, and upcoming releases while keeping spoilers completely optional. DISCOVER THRILLERS Browse the latest additions, search the full library, and explore popular thriller themes, tropes, and settings. Follow series in reading order and keep up with upcoming releases. SPOILER-SAFE BOOK PAGES Every book page lets you explore covers, descriptions, themes, and key details without accidentally revealing major plot points. Spoilers stay hidden until you decide to view them. TRACK YOUR READING Create your own reading lists, keep track of books you’ve finished, and use author checklists to see what you’ve read and what’s next. FRESH SPOILS Receive optional notifications whenever new books are added to SpoilThePlot, so there’s always another thriller waiting to discover. SUPPORT SPOILTHEPLOT If you’d like to help support the site, you can leave an optional tip to help cover hosting and ongoing development. Tips are completely voluntary and don’t unlock additional features. Sign in with your email using a secure magic link. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Easy_Reader4 screens
SpoilThePlot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy_Reader at none against SpoilThePlot's 4. Easy_Reader also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SpoilThePlot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Easy_Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy_Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, SpoilThePlot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Easy_Reader versus SpoilThePlot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy_ReaderSpoilThePlot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLuke MclaughlinSpoilThePlot

In-app purchases

None

Easy_Reader

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SpoilThePlot

One-time4
  • Optional Tip$0.99
  • Optional Tip$2.99
  • Optional Tip$4.99
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  • Optional Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Easy_Reader free?
Easy_Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoilThePlot free?
SpoilThePlot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy_Reader or SpoilThePlot have ads?
Neither Easy_Reader nor SpoilThePlot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy_Reader or SpoilThePlot?
Easy_Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpoilThePlot every 2 months. Most recently, Easy_Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and SpoilThePlot on October 31, 2026.

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