Comparison

Reading List vs PCDL

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
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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

PCDL

Access your library account, manage checkouts and holds, and renew items. Search the catalog for physical and digital materials, including books, movies, and music. Discover and register for library programs and events.

Highlights
  • Manage library account
  • View checkouts and holds
  • Renew items
  • Search catalog for physical and digital items
  • Access digital media
  • Register for library programs
Features
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- Download the Portage County District Library’s mobile app and take the library with you anywhere you go! Access your library card & manage your library account: view checkouts and holds & renew items. Search our catalog for physical and digital books, magazines, movies, music and more! Access digital music, movies, magazine and comics content from providers like Libby, Kanopy, Flipster and hoopla. Find and register for library programs and events. Keep up with the latest news from the library. Connect with us on social media.

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
PCDL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCDL at none against Reading List's 10. PCDL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Reading List's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. PCDL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PCDL 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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reading List versus PCDL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListPCDL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdPortage County District Library

Customer experience

Reading List

All ratings29,868 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews606 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.8%

PCDL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

PCDL

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

PCDL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCDL free?
PCDL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading List or PCDL?
PCDL is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while PCDL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reading List or PCDL have ads?
Neither Reading List nor PCDL shows ads.

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