# Reading List vs Lorecaster App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reading List at 30K against Lorecaster App's 1. Lorecaster App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Lorecaster App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lorecaster App 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.

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Lorecaster App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | Lorecaster App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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/lorecaster-app/id6785995689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [Justin James](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183367472) |

## 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


### Lorecaster App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorecaster-app/id6785995689)

Stream your entire audiobook library from your Mac to your iPhone without subscriptions or cloud lock-in. Listen at home or download for offline playback, with features like accurate resume and adjustable playback speed.

**Highlights:** Private audiobook server, Stream to iPhone, Offline playback, Accurate resume, Adjustable playback speed, Sleep timer, Syncs progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lorecaster Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading List free?

Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lorecaster App free?

Lorecaster App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reading List or Lorecaster App?

Lorecaster App is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Lorecaster App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reading List or Lorecaster App have ads?

Neither Reading List nor Lorecaster App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading List or Lorecaster App?

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Lorecaster App every 3 days. Most recently, Reading List was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lorecaster App on October 10, 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.*