# ReaderView vs Frames

The clearest difference is rating: ReaderView at 4.6 against Frames's 4.0. ReaderView also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Frames's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReaderView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Frames sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReaderView holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReaderView has 67 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of ReaderView's written reviews are positive against 100% of Frames's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, Frames every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReaderView | Frames |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerview/id954343811/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-photo-calendar/id6760979797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppBlit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295536769) | [MerchzDeals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805552315) |

## 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


### Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frames-photo-calendar/id6760979797)

Transform your personal photos into a visually appealing monthly calendar. Add custom images to each month for a personalized experience. Organize your schedule with a beautiful, minimal interface and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Custom photo for each month, Artistic and aesthetic design, Monthly calendar view, Home screen widgets, Frame styles and customization, Private and personal storage

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access with Family Sharing | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access with Family Sharing | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access with Family Sharing | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReaderView free?

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

### Is Frames free?

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

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

ReaderView is rated higher. ReaderView averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Frames averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ReaderView or Frames have ads?

Neither ReaderView nor Frames shows ads.

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

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, and Frames every 4 days. Most recently, ReaderView was updated on October 20, 2026 and Frames on October 15, 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.*