Comparison

Reading Tracker vs InRead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading Tracker

This app helps you build a reading habit by tracking your progress, analyzing your reading patterns, and offering tools for note-taking. It features home screen widgets for easy timer access and integrates with Evernote for seamless note management.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets for reading timer
  • Detailed reading analytics and patterns
  • OCR for photo-to-text notes
  • Evernote integration for highlights
  • Book management with ISBN scan
  • Progress tracking and annotations
Features
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Here's the professional English translation for your app description: --- [Reading Record - Make Reading a Habit] As an exceptional reading tracker, highly praised and loved by users. − Featured twice on App Store's *Fresh Apps* homepage, recommended in *Reading on the Go* collection, and endorsed by digital media like Minority Report. --- [Reading Record] serves as a comprehensive reading assistant that: Fully tracks and analyzes your reading data Provides complete insights into your reading patterns Enhances reading motivation through time statistics Streamlines note-taking with OCR technology Facilitates intellectual management with Evernote integration --- Core Features: 1. Innovative Widget Feature Start reading timer directly from Home Screen widgets - No app launch required. 2. Smart Reading Analytics Detailed tracking of: • Session duration & reading frequency • Book progress & genre distribution • Historical reading patterns 3. Photo-to-Text Notes (Evernote Export) Capture book excerpts instantly using OCR Preserve insights with automatic text conversion 4. Evernote Integration One-click export of all highlights and notes to your Evernote account 5. Intelligent Book Management • Add books via ISBN scan/search • Categorize as *Reading in Progress/Unread* • Track progress & create annotations • Generate reading reports --- Upcoming: Personalized reading plans (Yearly/Monthly) & enhanced social features. ### Key Technical Terms: • OCR (Optical Character Recognition) • ISBN Scanning • Reading Session Metrics • Data Visualization Dashboard • Cloud Sync Architecture This translation: • Maintains brand consistency • Uses App Store-approved terminology • Optimized for App Store search (ASO) • Preserves technical accuracy • Follows iOS marketing guidelines Let me know if you need adjustments for specific App Store keyword optimization!

About

InRead

Save articles, videos, and blogs to read later. Enhance your thinking and communication with card-style notes. Utilize AI for quick article insights and deeper understanding.

Highlights
  • Save articles, videos, blogs
  • Card-style notes for reflection
  • AI article summarization
  • Multi-level tag system
  • System share clipping
  • Offline data storage
Features
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InRead: Not Just for Read Later InRead helps you save articles, videos, and blogs you like anytime, anywhere. With card-style notes, you can capture key information in your own words, enhancing your thinking and communication skills. Plus, InRead’s AI capabilities offer quick article insights. --- ► What Can InRead Do for You? - Make the most of fragmented time by saving content you love, anytime, anywhere - Queue up content to read later during free moments - Form a habit of thoughtful reflection and improve expression skills through card notes - Use AI to analyze articles, ask insightful questions, and deepen understanding - Review and track your saved content and notes with a multi-level tag system ► Additional Benefits - Most features, including "read later," are permanently free - Organize easily with a multi-level tag system - Clip links directly from system share without opening the app - Certain websites are optimized for direct clipping - Privacy & Security: No login required; data is stored locally, unless iCloud sync is enabled ► Planned Updates - Mac Versions: Use iCloud for real-time sync across devices - More AI Features: Enhanced functionality and API support --- ► InRead Pro Membership Unlock all premium features and future advanced updates with an InRead Pro membership. After confirming purchase, your iTunes account will auto-renew. Payment will be processed 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, extending for one cycle. To cancel, turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If not canceled, the subscription will auto-renew at the end of the trial period, and any unused trial time will be forfeited. User Agreement: https://www.yuque.com/mojimomo/rol87o/mg2qoonsrqfe4drd Privacy Policy: https://www.yuque.com/mojimomo/rol87o/ffshilm4ih9gshv1

Screenshots

Reading Tracker4 screens
InRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reading Tracker at 189 against InRead's 2. InRead's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 Tracker sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and InRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Tracker has 189 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Reading Tracker's written reviews are positive against 85% of InRead's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reading Tracker versus InRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TrackerInRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (189 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.4% of reviews — better85.2% of reviews
Number of ratings189 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥全 夏Ji Mo

Customer experience

Reading Tracker

All ratings189 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.7%

InRead

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Reading Tracker

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Chinese book barcode scanning stopped working
  • Language switching redirects to system settings instead of in-app settings
  • Cannot change reading completion date; save function fails
  • App crashes on version 3.1.2 when opened
  • Unfold button unresponsive in English language mode when editing book details
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  • SMS verification code not received for mainland China phone numbers
  • Data loading speed is slow

Requested features

15 requests
  • CSV import/export functionality
  • Markdown and text formatting support (bold, italic, highlight) for notes
  • Ability to change reading record type between entries (audiobook to paperback)
  • Book cover image enlargement on tap
  • Custom book description/synopsis field
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  • ISBN barcode scanning feature
  • Reading plan/schedule feature
  • Web version of the application
  • iPad split-screen support
  • Random book excerpt widget
  • Chapter-based progress tracking for audiobooks and ebooks (not just percentage)
  • Time zone adjustment
  • Separate VIP community group for overseas users
  • Offline local data viewing capability
  • Data backup and export functionality for free users

InRead

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Reading Tracker

One-time9
  • 1个月标准会员$0.99
  • 1个月高级会员$1.99
  • 3个月标准会员$1.99
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  • 3个月高级会员$3.99
  • 12个月标准会员$5.99
  • 12个月高级会员$12.99
  • 高级会员年卡$12.99
  • 永久版会员$24.99
  • 一次买断会员$29.99
4 purchases

InRead

Subscriptions2
  • Membership - One Month$0.991 Month
  • Membership - OneYear7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Membership$12.99
  • Lifetime Membership$24.99

Questions

Is Reading Tracker free?
Reading Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InRead free?
InRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reading Tracker or InRead?
InRead is rated higher. Reading Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while InRead averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Reading Tracker or InRead have ads?
Neither Reading Tracker nor InRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker or InRead?
Reading Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and InRead every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reading Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and InRead on October 30, 2026.

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