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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Reading List | Rock River Library Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) | 4.9 (67 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 67 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Bennet Ltd | Gopinath Jagamohan |
Customer experience
Reading List
Rock River Library Consortium
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
Reading List
- 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
- 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
Rock River Library Consortium
No in-app purchases
Questions
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