Reading List vs Dymocks e
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
Dymocks e
Access your digital library with this e-book reader. Enjoy customizable reading experiences with adjustable fonts, backgrounds, and easy page bookmarking. Search within your books for quick reference.
- Page bookmarking
- Multiple device syncing
- Font size and face adjustment
- Dyslexic-friendly font option
- Background color changes
- In-text search functionality
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Welcome to Dymocks e-Books : hassle-free e-Book access THE E-READER ALLOWS FOR: • Page book-marking, opening the title at the right place when you pick up, even across multiple devices • Font-size and font face changes, as well as dyslexic-friendly font • Background colour changes • Text search
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading List at 93% against Dymocks e's 0%. Reading List also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Dymocks e's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Dymocks e asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Dymocks e every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading List | Dymocks e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Andrew Bennet Ltd | Glassboxx Limited |
Customer experience
Reading List
Dymocks e
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
Dymocks e
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
Dymocks e
No in-app purchases









