# iData vs ReadOn.

iData and ReadOn. both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ReadOn.'s written reviews are positive against 33% of iData's. iData's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadOn. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. iData asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iData against 4.7 for ReadOn.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of iData's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadOn.'s.

iData ships an update monthly, ReadOn. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iData | ReadOn. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idata/id879280122/reviews)** | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readon/id1212717344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Hali-power Industrial CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/448145465) | [健翔 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212717343) |

## What reviewers say

### iData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idata/id879280122)

Easily manage and store all your files, including photos, videos, and email attachments. Organize documents into folders, access them anywhere, and share them effortlessly. Capture moments with the in-app camera and back up your contacts.

**Highlights:** File management, Photo and video import, Document saving, Folder organization, Direct file sharing, In-app camera, Contact backup, Media playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReadOn.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readon/id1212717344)

Discover and organize content from your favorite sources with this RSS reader. Enjoy distraction-free reading, bookmark articles, and share discoveries. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

**Highlights:** Content discovery, Personalized news feed, Distraction-free reading, Bookmark articles, Share discoveries, Intuitive interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iData free?

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

### Is ReadOn. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iData or ReadOn.?

iData is rated higher. iData averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ReadOn. averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do iData or ReadOn. have ads?

Neither iData nor ReadOn. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iData or ReadOn.?

iData ships an update monthly, and ReadOn. every 2 months. Most recently, iData was updated on October 19, 2026 and ReadOn. on October 29, 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.*