Reading List vs Volume.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Volume.
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Volume is an expressive, privacy-first audiobook player built specifically for self-hosted listeners. Whether your library lives on Audiobookshelf, Jellyfin, or Plex, Volume brings your entire catalog together into a beautiful, fluid, and customizable listening experience crafted natively for iOS. KEY FEATURES: • MULTI-SERVER & MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT Connect seamlessly to Audiobookshelf, Jellyfin, or Plex servers. Switch between libraries or servers effortlessly without losing your place. • NATIVE APPLE CARPLAY INTEGRATION Take your books on the road. Control playback, navigate chapters, and browse your queue safely with full CarPlay support. • OFFLINE LISTENING & DOWNLOAD MANAGER Download your favorite audiobooks directly to your device for offline playback during flights, commutes, or off-grid adventures. • ADVANCED PLAYBACK CONTROLS Tailor your listening session with variable playback speeds, customizable skip forward/backward durations, and smart chapter navigation supporting M4B chapters. • SMART SLEEP TIMER Fall asleep to your favorite stories. Set duration timers, end-of-chapter timers, or fade-out sleep controls. • NOTES & BOOKMARKS EXPORTER Save key moments while listening and export your bookmarks and notes in convenient formats anytime. • EXPRESSIVE & CUSTOMIZABLE DESIGN Personalize your home screen section order, configure player button layouts, and enjoy custom themes built with modern iOS typography and fluid visuals. • METADATA ENRICHMENT Integrates with Open Library to pull rich cover artwork, author info, and book descriptions—or default to embedded file comments. PRIVACY & FREEDOM Volume operates strictly client-side. Your server credentials, library data, and playback statistics remain private and under your control. No third-party analytics or tracking. Listen to your audiobooks, expressively. Download Volume today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Volume. at none against Reading List's 10. Reading List's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Volume. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Volume. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading List | Volume. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Bennet Ltd | Morgan Archer |
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
Volume.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Reading List
- 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
- 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
Volume.
No in-app purchases









