Reading List vs Read
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
Read
This app helps you build better reading habits with a clean and simple interface. Track your progress, organize your library, and add notes to rediscover the joy of reading.
- Organize library by status
- Track current page and progress
- Automatic timeline entries
- Add notes and highlights
- Visualize progress over time
- Search and sort collection
- Minimalist UI
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Read-Rack is a lightweight, beautifully simple reading tracker built to help you reconnect with books—without the clutter. Whether you’re picking up reading again or just want a clean way to track your progress, Read-Rack gives you exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less. Key Features: • Organize your library by status: Want to Read, Reading, or Finished • Track your current page and see your progress visually • Automatic timeline entries for meaningful insights over time • Add notes and highlights as you read • See your progress charted over time, book by book • Easily search your collection and sort by reading status • Minimalist UI, inspired by Apple Books • Warm color palette and smooth animations • Built to help you read more, not tap more No ads, no distractions—just a focused tool to support your reading life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read at none against Reading List's 10. Read also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Reading List's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Read asks for nothing beyond the download.
Read holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Read every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading List | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Bennet Ltd | Rohan Bhavesh Patel |
Customer experience
Reading List
Read
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
Read
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
Read
No in-app purchases








