# Bookly vs ReadInTime

The clearest difference is ads: ReadInTime at none against Bookly's shown. ReadInTime also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). Bookly's advantage is chart position (#73 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookly sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ReadInTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookly ships an update monthly, ReadInTime every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | ReadInTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 510 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [Glen Boese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187947571) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Book, #81 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you track your reading habits in real-time, manage your library, and set reading goals. It offers detailed statistics, custom ratings, and ambient sounds to enhance your reading experience and build a consistent reading habit.

**Highlights:** Real-time reading timer, Detailed reading statistics, Custom book ratings, Book library management, Reading goals and reminders, Character tracking, Readathon tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro 50% OFF | $14.99 | per year |
| Six Months of Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro 30% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro (50% OFF 1st year trial) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro 20% OFF | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 extra reading days | $0.99 | one-time |
| A handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| A big bag of Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| A chest of Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bookly Pro | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bookly Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking reading progress
- 🚀 Motivates users to read more
- 📊 Provides detailed reading statistics
- 💡 Allows adding quotes, thoughts, and new words
- 👍 User-friendly interface and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding some books
- 🔢 Limit on number of books that can be added

**Reported bugs**

- Reading sessions not always accurately recorded
- Inconsistencies in page count/progress tracking
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit books
- Option to track audiobook progress
- Sync reading progress across devices
- More customization options
- Integration with other reading apps


### ReadInTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readintime/id6447919609)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadInTime Premium Yearly | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Is ReadInTime free?

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

### Do Bookly or ReadInTime have ads?

Bookly shows ads; ReadInTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bookly or ReadInTime?

Bookly ships an update monthly, and ReadInTime every 2 months. Most recently, Bookly was updated on September 25, 2026 and ReadInTime on May 16, 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.*