# Reader+ vs bloopworm

The clearest difference is review sentiment: bloopworm at 67% against Reader+'s 18%. bloopworm also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Reader+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. bloopworm asks for nothing beyond the download.

bloopworm holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Reader+'s written reviews are positive against 67% of bloopworm's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader+ | bloopworm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-plus-scan-and-read-books/id903703729/reviews) | **[3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloopworm-comic-book-reader/id6499460872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEE DONG WON](https://appshunter.io/developer/666182402) | [Prabhkirat Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655610562) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-plus-scan-and-read-books/id903703729)

Instantly digitize your physical books using your device's camera. This app supports various file formats and cloud storage, offering features like TTS, customizable reading settings, and social sharing.

**Highlights:** Scan physical books with rear camera, Supports PDF, EPUB, TXT, CBZ, CBR formats, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud), Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality, Customizable reading settings (font, margins, background), Page curl and slide animations, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader+ Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### bloopworm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloopworm-comic-book-reader/id6499460872)

This app uses AI to enhance your digital comic reading experience. It automatically detects panels and text, offering smart navigation and multiple reading modes for manga, webtoons, and traditional comics. Organize your library with built-in file management.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart panel detection, Multiple reading modes (auto-detect, LTR, RTL), Horizontal and vertical viewing options, Support for various image and compressed file formats, In-app file management and import, Intuitive image viewer with zoom

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader+ free?

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

### Is bloopworm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reader+ or bloopworm?

bloopworm is rated higher. Reader+ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while bloopworm averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Reader+ or bloopworm have ads?

bloopworm shows ads; Reader+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reader+ or bloopworm?

Reader+ ships an update every 3 months, and bloopworm every 3 months. Most recently, Reader+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and bloopworm on October 13, 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.*