# Reading List vs DNF

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reading List at 30K against DNF's 1. DNF's advantage is update cadence (every 5 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 DNF sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DNF 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, DNF every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | DNF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/dnf-social-book-tracker/id6804393182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [Moimaere OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665377006) |

## 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


### DNF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnf-social-book-tracker/id6804393182)

This app allows users to track their reading, share thoughts on books in real-time, and connect with other readers. It also offers a library of public domain books to read within the app and tools for organizing personal book lists and setting reading goals.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Share real-time book thoughts, Discover like-minded readers, Create custom book lists, Read public domain books in-app, Set reading goals and track stats, Import and export book library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| dnf Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| dnf Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| dnf Founding Reader | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading List free?

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

### Is DNF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading List or DNF?

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

### Do Reading List or DNF have ads?

Neither Reading List nor DNF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading List or DNF?

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and DNF every 5 days. Most recently, Reading List was updated on November 8, 2026 and DNF on November 6, 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.*