# Reading List vs TBR Spinner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | TBR Spinner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [Brian Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807565206) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading List

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

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


### TBR Spinner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824)

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