Comparison

Reading List vs Rock River Library Consortium

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
Currently charting
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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

Rock River Library Consortium

Access your library's digital collection, manage your account, and interact with library services. Search the catalog, place holds, renew items, and download e-books and audiobooks. Connect with your library through voice or chat for assistance with appointments and services.

Highlights
  • Search library catalog
  • Place holds and renew items
  • Access digital titles on Overdrive
  • Voice and chat interaction with libraries
  • Schedule curbside pickups and appointments
  • Manage printing services
Features
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The myLIBRO-powered Rock River Library Consortium app allows patrons and students to search the catalog, place holds, reserve & renew, check fines, download and access digital titles on Overdrive. With myLIBRO, patrons can engage in voice and chat interactions to establish connections with libraries via Amazon's Alexa. Patrons and library staff can also schedule and manage curbside pickups, passport appointments, printing services, and more.

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
Rock River Library Consortium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rock River Library Consortium at none against Reading List's 10. Rock River Library Consortium also leads on iOS requirement (11 vs 17.0). Reading List's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 67). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Rock River Library Consortium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reading List against 4.9 for Rock River Library Consortium. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Rock River Library Consortium every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Reading List versus Rock River Library Consortium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListRock River Library Consortium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)4.9 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better67
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdGopinath Jagamohan

Customer experience

Reading List

All ratings30,064 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews630 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%

Rock River Library Consortium

All ratings59 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.0%

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

Rock River Library Consortium

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
None

Rock River Library Consortium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rock River Library Consortium free?
Rock River Library Consortium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading List or Rock River Library Consortium?
Rock River Library Consortium is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Rock River Library Consortium averages 4.9 from 67 ratings.
Do Reading List or Rock River Library Consortium have ads?
Neither Reading List nor Rock River Library Consortium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or Rock River Library Consortium?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Rock River Library Consortium every 3 months. Most recently, Reading List was updated on November 9, 2026 and Rock River Library Consortium on November 3, 2026.

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