Comparison

Reading List vs booKlub

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

booKlub

Features
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Reading is better when you have people to talk to — but finding the right conversation at the right time is difficult. Book Club brings readers together around the book they are reading now. Set your progress, join a club at the same point, and take part in discussions designed to keep later chapters out of sight. READ TOGETHER AT YOUR OWN PACE You do not need to wait for a scheduled monthly meeting or rush to keep up with everybody else. Join readers who are currently near your chapter and move through the book at a pace that works for you. SPOILER-AWARE DISCUSSIONS Every club is connected to a specific book and reading boundary. The app uses your recorded progress to separate conversations, helping you avoid posts about chapters you have not reached. BUILD YOUR BOOKSHELF Search for books, save titles you want to read, mark what you are currently reading, and keep a simple record of books you have finished. JOIN OR CREATE A CLUB Find an existing club for your book or create one for other readers to join. Each club has its own members, reading progress and conversation. TALK ABOUT THE BOOK Start discussions, reply to other readers, react to posts, and continue the conversation as you move through the book. STAY IN CONTROL Update your reading progress whenever you finish a chapter. Manage your clubs and profile, control notifications, and use built-in reporting and blocking tools when needed. Book Club V1 is focused on the human reading experience. It does not include AI reading companions or AI-generated discussions. Whether you are reading a new release, revisiting a favourite, or finally opening the book that has been waiting on your shelf, Book Club helps you find people who are ready to talk about the same part of the story. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
booKlub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: booKlub at none against Reading List's 10. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. booKlub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, booKlub daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Reading List versus booKlub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListbooKlub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdThomas Richardson

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

booKlub

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

booKlub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is booKlub free?
booKlub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reading List or booKlub have ads?
Neither Reading List nor booKlub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or booKlub?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and booKlub daily. Most recently, Reading List was updated on November 12, 2026 and booKlub on November 10, 2026.

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