Flipster vs WordReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flipster
Access a wide selection of digital magazines for free through your local library. Explore, download, and read titles offline on your Apple device, with features like offline reading and article navigation.
- Locate participating libraries
- Browse and download magazines
- Read magazines offline
- Digital table of contents
- Article text view
- Jump to articles and websites
- Track reading progress
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Flipster is a free digital magazine service provided courtesy of your library. Find libraries near you that offer Flipster, then explore, download, and read magazines any time on your Apple devices. If you find that your library does not offer Flipster, encourage them to sign up today. Features: - Locate participating libraries - Browse, search, and download popular magazines to read offline - Access digital table of contents for each magazine - Read articles in text view - Tap highlighted areas to jump to articles and related websites - Track percentage of magazine read Now it’s time to relax, put your feet up and read your favorite magazines with Flipster!
WordReader
Easily follow and read content from your favorite WordPress websites. Manage your sources, customize your reading experience, and get the latest updates in a personalized feed. Offers an ad-free experience with subscription options.
- Follow and manage WordPress sources
- Ad-free reading experience
- Personalized reading settings
- Latest updates in a feed
- Intuitive interface
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WordReader is your go-to app for following and reading content from WordPress websites. With an intuitive interface and powerful features, you can: • Follow, add and manage your favorite WordPress sources. • Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with Basic, Standard, or Pro subscriptions. • Customize your reading experience with personalized settings. • Get the latest updates from your favorite blogs and news sites directly in your feed. Whether you’re a casual reader or a power user, WordReader makes it easy to stay informed and engaged with the content that matters most to you. Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WordReader at 3.0 against Flipster's 2.2. Flipster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. WordReader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Flipster asks for nothing beyond the download.
WordReader holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flipster has 211 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flipster | WordReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (211 ratings) | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 211 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EBSCO Publishing | Ulas Sancak |
Customer experience
Flipster
WordReader
Bugs and requests
Flipster
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues and credential errors
- Frequent crashes and service unavailability
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Inability to exit full-screen mode
- Outdated magazine content
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to bookmark specific publishers or categories
- Adjustable font sizes and text view options
- Notifications for expiring magazines
- Dark mode support
- Improved navigation and magazine management
WordReader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flipster
No in-app purchases
WordReader
- Basic Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Standard Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Pro Haftalık Premium$6.997 Days
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- Basic Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
- Standard Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
- Pro Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
- Basic Yearly Premium7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Standard Yearly Premium7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Pro Yearly Premium7 Days trial$199.991 Year
