Comparison

Reading List vs Readtivity

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading List

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
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Easily track books you’ve read, books you’re reading, and books you want to read. Record your progress by adding the start and finish date of your books. ADD NEW BOOKS • Scan the barcode of a book to quickly add it to your list • Search online to find and add books • Alternatively, add a book manually by typing in its details • Sync your data between all devices via iCloud TRACK YOUR READING • Quickly log the dates you start and finish each book with a tap or swipe • Order the books, to help plan what to read next • Create your own custom lists, like "Wishlist", "Favourites", etc • Record the current page of books you're reading • Add your own rating and notes to each book • View your reading statistics PRIVATE & PERSONAL • No online account or signup needed • All data is private, stored on-device or in your iCloud account • Export and import all your data Some premium features require Reading List Pro, which can be purchased in the app. The app remains fully-featured when used without Reading List Pro. Terms of Use: https://readinglist.app/termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://readinglist.app/privacypolicy

About

Readtivity

Features
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Readtivity is a reading tracker that helps you build better reading habits, follow your progress, and understand your reading over time. Log a session from your Lock Screen, ask Siri to record the pages you've read, or start a timer straight from a widget. Then watch your streaks, goals and insights build up over months and years. Your data stays private, stored on your devices and synced through your own iCloud account. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY • Add books by searching online • Track multiple books at once • Organise books with custom shelves • Mark books as Loved and add personal notes • Import your Goodreads library TRACK READING PROGRESS • Log pages manually or with a timer • Control your reading timer from widgets, the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island • Track time spent reading • See progress by page and percentage • Review, edit and delete past sessions • Add ratings, notes, and book details READING GOALS & MOTIVATION • Set monthly page or book goals • Monitor streaks and milestones • View progress with activity rings • Get gentle reading reminders INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS • Track pages read by day, week, and month • Measure reading speed in pages per hour • Explore genre trends over time • View charts of your reading activity • See detailed statistics for each book WIDGETS, SIRI & LIVE ACTIVITIES • Home Screen widgets in every size, with Quick Actions and shelf picking • Ask Siri to log pages, start a session, open a shelf or find a book • Track live sessions on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Check goal progress at a glance DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • VoiceOver support • Works beautifully at large text sizes • Clear confirmations before anything is deleted, with Undo when you change your mind READTIVITY+ • In-Depth Analytics • Re-Read Tracking • Shelf Customisation • Export as CSV or PDF • and More Privacy Policy https://gist.github.com/patrickmfsd/b05530435c821c40f059d3e7b34d6394 License Agreement http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
Readtivity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Reading List at 17.0 against Readtivity's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Readtivity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Readtivity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Reading List versus Readtivity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListReadtivity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdPatrick Mifsud

Bugs and requests

Reading List

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Readtivity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Reading List

Subscriptions4
  • Reading List Pro (Monthly)$2.001 Month
  • Reading List Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Reading List Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.001 Year
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  • Reading List Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Medium Tip$2.00
  • Large Tip$3.00
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  • Very Large Tip$5.00
  • Giant Tip$10.00
  • Reading List Pro (Lifetime)$38.00
2 purchases

Readtivity

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly2 Months trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readtivity free?
Readtivity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reading List or Readtivity have ads?
Neither Reading List nor Readtivity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or Readtivity?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Readtivity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reading List was updated on September 25, 2026 and Readtivity on September 24, 2026.

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