# Book Breeze vs Reading Time

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Book Breeze at 347 against Reading Time's 24. Book Breeze also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). Reading Time's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 70%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Breeze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Book Breeze against 4.8 for Reading Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Breeze has 347 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Book Breeze's written reviews are positive against 80% of Reading Time's.

Book Breeze ships an update every 2 weeks, Reading Time every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Breeze | Reading Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-breeze-reading-tracker/id1278223217/reviews) | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **347** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zendo Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278223216) | [UX First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Breeze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-breeze-reading-tracker/id1278223217)

Develop a consistent reading habit with this app. Track your progress with detailed graphs, monitor reading streaks, and receive optional daily reminders to stay motivated. Make reading enjoyable and achieve your yearly book goals.

**Highlights:** Detailed reading progress graphs, Book completion time estimates, Daily reading streak tracking, Weekly and yearly reading statistics, Optional daily reading reminders, Motivational design elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Book Breeze Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Excellent reading statistics and analytics
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase for Pro version
- 🎯 Motivates users to read consistently
- 📈 Helpful progress tracking and percentage completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring streak reset bug on specific dates
- 💾 No cloud sync or account system
- 🌙 Missing dark mode option
- 📱 No cross-device synchronization
- ⏸️ App occasionally freezes during updates

**Reported bugs**

- Streak resets on October 26th or Daylight Saving Time dates
- Data loss when switching phones without account system
- Books showing completion date as January 1, 1970
- App crashes during new year transitions
- App freezes when updating reading sessions

**Requested features**

- Cloud backup and account login system
- Dark mode option
- Barcode scanner for quick book entry
- Cross-device synchronization
- Notes and quotes feature for books


### Reading Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485)

This app helps readers estimate the remaining effort to finish a book based on their actual reading habits. It's designed for those who read in short, irregular sessions and want a realistic understanding of a book's time commitment.

**Highlights:** Estimate remaining book effort, Log reading sessions, Learn from reading pace, Realistic time commitment assessment, Track progress at your own pace

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock forever | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock forever (Special offer) | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Breeze free?

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

### Is Reading Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book Breeze or Reading Time?

Reading Time is rated higher. Book Breeze averages 4.7 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while Reading Time averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do Book Breeze or Reading Time have ads?

Neither Book Breeze nor Reading Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Book Breeze or Reading Time?

Book Breeze ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reading Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, Book Breeze was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reading Time on October 24, 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.*