# Reading List vs Rock River Library Consortium

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | Rock River Library Consortium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews) | **[4.9 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-river-library-consortium/id6450450775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [Gopinath Jagamohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287374395) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading List

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

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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


### Rock River Library Consortium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-river-library-consortium/id6450450775)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*