Comparison

Reading List vs Pagely

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

Pagely

Features
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Pagely is a calm, beautiful home for everything you read. Track the books you're reading right now, remember where you left off in each one, and keep a running list of what you want to read next — all in an app designed to feel like a well-kept reading journal, not a spreadsheet. MADE FOR REAL READERS Most of us have more than one book on the go. Pagely is built for exactly that — follow several books at once, each with its own progress, and update your current page in a tap. ADD A BOOK IN SECONDS Just start typing a title and Pagely finds it for you, filling in the author and page count automatically. No barcode hunting, no manual data entry. SEE YOUR PROGRESS, FEEL THE MOMENTUM Every book shows a progress ring and how many pages remain. Finish one and it moves to your shelf — rated, dated, and remembered. YOUR READING, IN NUMBERS A gentle stats view shows your reading streak, pages read this week, books finished this year, and a 14-day reading chart — plus a breakdown of your favorite genres. KEEP IT ORGANIZED Sort books into a wishlist and your finished shelf, tag them by genre with smart suggestions, add private notes and quotes, and mark your favorites. YOURS, AND PRIVATE Pagely keeps your library on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking — just you and your books. Choose light, dark, or system appearance to match your mood. Whether you're a one-book-a-month reader or always juggling a stack, Pagely helps you read a little more — and enjoy every page of it.

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
Pagely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pagely at none against Reading List's 10. Reading List's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). 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. Pagely asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Reading List versus Pagely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListPagely
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdMichal Zajaczkowski

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

Pagely

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

Pagely

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pagely free?
Pagely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reading List or Pagely have ads?
Neither Reading List nor Pagely shows ads.

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