Comparison

Reading List vs TBR Spinner

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

TBR Spinner

This app helps you conquer your "to be read" pile by randomly selecting your next book with a fun spinning wheel. Easily add books to your digital library, filter by genre or page count, and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Spinning wheel book selection
  • Digital bookshelf creation
  • Filter by genre, author, page count
  • Customizable spin options
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Manual backup and export
Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by that ever-growing pile of books you plan to read? Do you spend more time deciding what to read than actually reading? It's time to end the decision fatigue! Welcome to TBR Spinner, the fun and simple way to choose your next book! Add your 'To Be Read' list to our beautiful, easy-to-use library, and when you're ready for a new adventure, just spin the wheel. Let fate pick your next page-turner! Key Features: Spin the Wheel: A beautifully animated spinner that makes choosing a book an exciting event. No more indecision! Build Your Digital Bookshelf: Easily add books with title, author, series, genre, and page count. Powerful Spin Filters: In the mood for a short fantasy book? Or a long novel from your favorite author? Filter the wheel by genre, author, or page count (Short, Average, Long) to match your mood. Customize Your Spin: Choose to spin from all your unread books, a random number of them, or even the books you've added most recently or longest ago. Filter out books in a series to only show the next book on the spinner, filter by author's first or last name or just the first letter with the starts with filter, make book by letter challenges easier to choose for. Seamless iCloud Sync: Your library is automatically and securely backed up to your iCloud account, keeping it in sync across all your devices. Manual Backup: Export and import from backup files should you want to share your library file with others. Stop deliberating and start reading. Download TBR Spinner and let the wheel decide!

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
TBR Spinner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reading List at Free against TBR Spinner's $1.99. Reading List also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 1). TBR Spinner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Reading List is free to download; TBR Spinner costs $1.99 up front. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. TBR Spinner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TBR Spinner 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. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Reading List's written reviews are positive against 100% of TBR Spinner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, TBR Spinner every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reading List versus TBR Spinner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListTBR Spinner
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdBrian Barnett

Customer experience

Reading List

All ratings30,064 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews624 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.2%

TBR Spinner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

TBR Spinner

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

TBR Spinner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TBR Spinner free?
TBR Spinner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading List or TBR Spinner?
TBR Spinner is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while TBR Spinner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reading List or TBR Spinner have ads?
Neither Reading List nor TBR Spinner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or TBR Spinner?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and TBR Spinner every 11 months. Most recently, Reading List was updated on October 29, 2026 and TBR Spinner on October 28, 2026.

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