Comparison

Reading Tracker vs Chaptify

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

Chaptify

Organize your reading, discover new books, and connect with friends. Save notes, highlights, and get AI-powered insights to enhance your reading experience and find your next favorite title faster.

Highlights
  • Personalized book recommendations
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Want to Read list
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Friends feed and activity
  • Notes, highlights, and annotations
  • AI summaries
  • In-app discussions
Features
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Build your habits, track your reading, discover new titles, and see what everyone else is picking up. Chaptify keeps your reading life organized and simple. Get recommendations that match your taste, keep a clear list of what you want to read next, and stay on top of what you’re currently working through. Follow friends, check out trending books, and share your own reviews without the clutter. Use our Pomodoro reading timer to build your daily streak, see what your friends are reading, and find books tailored to your preferences. FEATURES: • Pomodoro timer • Personalized recommendations based on what you like • Reading progress tracking • A "Want to Read list" • Ratings and reviews • Friends feed and activity • Notes, highlights, and annotations • Curated booklists and trending picks • Custom bookshelves for organizing your library Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reading Tracker4 screens
Chaptify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chaptify at none against Reading Tracker's 9. Chaptify also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Reading Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Chaptify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chaptify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Tracker has 188 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Reading Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chaptify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Chaptify every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reading Tracker versus Chaptify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TrackerChaptify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (188 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings188 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB82 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer祥全 夏Chaptify LLC

Customer experience

Reading Tracker

All ratings188 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.2%

Chaptify

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Chaptify

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
None

Chaptify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Tracker free?
Reading Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chaptify free?
Chaptify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading Tracker or Chaptify?
Chaptify is rated higher. Reading Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Chaptify averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Reading Tracker or Chaptify have ads?
Neither Reading Tracker nor Chaptify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker or Chaptify?
Reading Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chaptify every 2 months. Most recently, Reading Tracker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chaptify on October 9, 2026.

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