# LIRA Reader vs Plain Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIRA Reader at none against Plain Reader's 4. LIRA Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plain Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LIRA Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIRA Reader | Plain Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Size | 34 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tumba Mulamba](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799075339) | [OurBeom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571312317) |

## What reviewers say

### LIRA Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lira-reader/id6799075337)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plain Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-reader/id6818729882)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plain Reader Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Plain Reader Pro (Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Plain Reader Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plain Reader Pro (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIRA Reader free?

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

### Is Plain Reader free?

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

### Do LIRA Reader or Plain Reader have ads?

Plain Reader shows ads; LIRA Reader does not.

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