Comparison

Reading List vs Poplar Bluff Library

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

Poplar Bluff Library

Features
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Access the Poplar Bluff Library anytime, anywhere! With the PBL app, search our catalog, place holds, renew your materials, or use your digital card to check out materials at the self-check. You can also browse our eBook/eAudio collection and use the Library's digital resources. Plus, discover upcoming events and programs for all ages or book a meeting space for your small group or business.

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
Poplar Bluff Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poplar Bluff Library at none against Reading List's 10. Reading List's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). 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. Poplar Bluff Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Poplar Bluff Library every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reading List versus Poplar Bluff Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListPoplar Bluff Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdPoplar Bluff Library

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

Poplar Bluff Library

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

Poplar Bluff Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poplar Bluff Library free?
Poplar Bluff Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reading List or Poplar Bluff Library have ads?
Neither Reading List nor Poplar Bluff Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or Poplar Bluff Library?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Poplar Bluff Library every 6 months. Most recently, Reading List was updated on October 25, 2026 and Poplar Bluff Library on October 10, 2026.

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