# Read library vs Yudu Student

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yudu Student at none against Read library's 19. Yudu Student also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). Read library's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Read library sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Yudu Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

Read library ships an update every 4 months, Yudu Student every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read library | Yudu Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Size | 19 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [N.D.D EIDIKES EKDOSEIS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/502309357) | [DEEGEELAB PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467979746) |

## What reviewers say

### Read library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-library/id763522088)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Γαστρονόμος 179 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Γαστρονόμος 180 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Νεφέλες και Σειρήνες | $3.99 | one-time |
| Δώρος Γεωργιάδης, | $4.99 | one-time |
| Καλημέρα Ήλιε | $6.99 | one-time |
| Μολυβιές | $6.99 | one-time |
| Το ζεϊπέκκικο της Ευδοξίας | $7.99 | one-time |
| Η ζηλιάρα αδερφούλα μου | $8.99 | one-time |
| Το πασίγνωστο μυστικό | $8.99 | one-time |
| Γκασταρμπάιτερ η οδυνηρή φυγή | $9.99 | one-time |
| Γκασταρμπάιντερ,η οδυνηρή φυγή | $9.99 | one-time |
| Τα Πιβικόλια | $9.99 | one-time |
| Με τα μάτια του σκύλου | $9.99 | one-time |
| Τρία λεπτά με τον Θεό | $9.99 | one-time |
| Μια φορά τζ' έναν τζαιρόν | $11.99 | one-time |
| Κέικ Γεωγραφίας | $12.99 | one-time |
| Εσύ για σένα | $14.99 | one-time |
| The bridge of fire | $14.99 | one-time |
| Σαν εφιάλτης | $14.99 | one-time |


### Yudu Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yudu-student/id1525835486)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read library free?

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

### Is Yudu Student free?

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

### Do Read library or Yudu Student have ads?

Neither Read library nor Yudu Student shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read library or Yudu Student?

Read library ships an update every 4 months, and Yudu Student every 8 days. Most recently, Read library was updated on October 2, 2026 and Yudu Student on October 6, 2026.

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