# ReaderView vs Encore

The clearest difference is price: ReaderView at Free against Encore's $0.99. ReaderView also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 11). Encore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ReaderView is free to download; Encore costs $0.99 up front. ReaderView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Encore asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ReaderView against 4.6 for Encore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReaderView has 67 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of ReaderView's written reviews are positive against 92% of Encore's.

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, Encore every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReaderView | Encore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerview/id954343811/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-personal-growth/id1548470945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppBlit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295536769) | [Igor Katselenbogen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548471007) |

## What reviewers say

### ReaderView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerview/id954343811)

Transform cluttered web pages and documents into a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Save articles, videos, and more for offline access, with features like highlighting, note-taking, and full-text search.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading mode, Save content for offline access, Highlight passages and add notes, Full-text search across saved articles, Organize content with folders, Sync across devices with iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReaderView PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent reader view
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for offline reading
- 👍 Replaces Pocket/Instapaper
- 👍 Good for research and annotation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to read PDFs from web
- 🐛 Images get blurred in saved files
- 🐛 "No Content Yet" error
- 🐛 App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- 🐛 Lost all folders and files

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to read PDFs from web
- Images get blurred in saved files
- Error message: "No Content Yet"
- App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- Lost all folders and files

**Requested features**

- Support for Simplified Chinese
- Folders displayed on home page
- In-App Purchase for macOS version
- Swipe to go back/exit function
- Dark mode in reading mode


### Encore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-personal-growth/id1548470945)

This app uses a virtual cat companion to guide users through custom time-based schedules designed to boost productivity. It combines work, rest, activity, and mindfulness to help you achieve your daily tasks more efficiently.

**Highlights:** Virtual cat companion guide, Custom time-based schedules, Productivity techniques, Work, rest, activity, mindfulness balance, Task completion motivation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReaderView free?

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

### Is Encore free?

Encore costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ReaderView or Encore?

Encore is rated higher. ReaderView averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Encore averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do ReaderView or Encore have ads?

Neither ReaderView nor Encore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReaderView or Encore?

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, and Encore every 17 months. Most recently, ReaderView was updated on November 1, 2026 and Encore on November 3, 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.*