# Actually Read vs eBookly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eBookly at none against Actually Read's 2. eBookly also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). Actually Read's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Actually Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. eBookly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Actually Read ships an update every 2 days, eBookly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Actually Read | eBookly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actually-read-focus-reader/id6796197302/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **60** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prism32 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591711559) | [識途科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896614601) |

## What reviewers say

### Actually Read

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Enhance your reading experience by tracking books, blocking distractions, and engaging with content using AI. This app helps you focus on your current read, whether it's an EPUB, PDF, or physical book, and offers AI-powered summaries and context.

**Highlights:** Book tracking and progress logging, Deep Focus app and website blocking, EPUB and PDF import, AI-powered book engagement and summaries, Customizable reading space, On-device AI processing

**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 |


### eBookly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebookly-epub-reader/id6802157669)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Actually Read free?

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

### Is eBookly free?

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

### Do Actually Read or eBookly have ads?

Neither Actually Read nor eBookly shows ads.

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

Actually Read ships an update every 2 days, and eBookly every 5 weeks. Most recently, Actually Read was updated on November 6, 2026 and eBookly on November 6, 2026.

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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.*