# Pages Per Day vs Reading List

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading List at 93% against Pages Per Day's 33%. Reading List also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (30K vs 4). Pages Per Day's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Pages Per Day asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading List holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pages Per Day's written reviews are positive against 93% of Reading List's.

Pages Per Day ships an update every 2 months, Reading List fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pages Per Day | Reading List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-per-day/id1048447961/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hashbang Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382002109) | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) |

## What reviewers say

### Pages Per Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-per-day/id1048447961)

This app helps you manage your reading goals by calculating the number of pages you need to read daily to finish a book by a specific date. It can also estimate your completion date based on your daily reading pace. The latest version allows customization for reading only on weekdays or weekends.

**Highlights:** Calculate pages per day for deadlines, Estimate book completion date, Specify reading days (weekdays/weekends), Track reading progress, Goal-oriented reading planner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reading List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955)

Organize your reading journey by tracking books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read. Log progress, add custom lists, and record notes and ratings. Sync data across devices and export your library.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to add books, Search online for books, Manual book entry, Track reading progress (start/finish dates), Create custom book lists, Add ratings and notes, View reading statistics, iCloud data sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $2.00 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $14.00 | per year |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Very Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Reading List Pro (Lifetime) | $38.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very user-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to add and organize books
- 🔒 Private and non-social
- 💡 Barcode scanning feature
- 👍 Clean and simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with syncing across devices
- 💡 Lack of ability to track re-reads or put books 'on hold'
- 💡 Limited sorting/organizing options for large book collections
- 💡 No ability to add audiobooks or track reading time

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with date/time tracking when adding books
- Occasional crashes or data loss when using the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track re-reads and 'on hold' books
- Improve sorting/organizing options for large collections
- Add support for audiobooks and reading time tracking
- Implement cloud sync and account features to preserve data
- Add more customization options for lists and book display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pages Per Day free?

Pages Per Day is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reading List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pages Per Day or Reading List?

Reading List is rated higher. Pages Per Day averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Reading List averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do Pages Per Day or Reading List have ads?

Neither Pages Per Day nor Reading List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pages Per Day or Reading List?

Pages Per Day ships an update every 2 months, and Reading List fortnightly. Most recently, Pages Per Day was updated on November 2, 2026 and Reading List on November 6, 2026.

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