Comparison

Reading List vs InDelve

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
Currently charting
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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

InDelve

Features
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Track and visualize your reading journey with InDelve - the deep reading companion for complex books. Transform your reading notes into an interactive timeline that reveals story structure, character arcs, and plot connections as you read. Perfect for fantasy series, literary fiction, and any book where you want to remember every detail. KEY FEATURES: Track Story Elements • Characters, plot points, locations, and world-building details • Add notes with page numbers as you read • Create custom categories for themes and symbols • Rich notes with memorable quotes Visual Timeline • See your entire reading journey at a glance • Color-coded dots for each element type • Interactive exploration of story structure • Track your reading position and progress Multi-Book Library • Organize by reading status • Switch between multiple books • Series support with cross-book tracking • Elements carry across series books Smart Organization • Search across all your notes • Filter by category, book, or custom criteria • Sort by page number or recently added • Category summaries and statistics Perfect for readers who want to: • Remember complex character relationships • Track intricate plot threads • Understand world-building details • Prepare for book discussions • Create personal reading archives Whether you're tackling epic fantasy series, dense literary fiction, or academic texts, InDelve helps you engage deeply and retain more. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
InDelve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reading List at fortnightly against InDelve's every 8 months. Reading List also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked). InDelve's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and InDelve sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, InDelve every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Reading List versus InDelve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListInDelve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdMark Edmunds

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

InDelve

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
3 purchases

InDelve

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InDelve free?
InDelve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reading List or InDelve have ads?
Neither Reading List nor InDelve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or InDelve?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and InDelve every 8 months. Most recently, Reading List was updated on October 22, 2026 and InDelve on October 11, 2026.

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