Time is Coin vs BookReading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time is Coin
This app helps children develop a proactive attitude towards chores and studies by visually rewarding their time spent with virtual coins. These coins can then be exchanged for desired items, teaching them the value of time and money.
- Virtual coin rewards for time spent
- Exchange coins for snacks or games
- Teaches value of time and money
- Supports multiple family members
- Customizable coin usage
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Virtual currency usable at home Studying or after school activities that you have to work on for certain time require great patience which is often quite hard for children. We will help you out with this app to encourage children to work on their duties proactively, by showing them the time they worked hard becoming coins as a reward. You can exchange the coins into snacks or games, or something else your children like. They will definitely be motivated. Children can learn the value of Time & Money Understanding the value of time and money is very useful for learning the importance of things and hardness of work. This app will nurture such sense by showing coins as the visualization of time. You can even convert the time of your housework and childcare into coins and let your family know the value of your works. Any number of members can be registered. Coins can be used in any ways you like.
BookReading
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日本の子どもの教育環境に合わせ、日本の子どものために作られたオリジナル本です。 対象は幼児から小学6年生、全レベルを段階的に学習する事が出来る構成です。 全て音声付きなので、子どもが一人で聴きながら読み進める事が出来ます。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BookReading at every 2 weeks against Time is Coin's every 11 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Time is Coin ships an update every 11 months, BookReading every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time is Coin | BookReading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LITALICO Inc. | AlqMedia Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Time is Coin
No in-app purchases
BookReading
No in-app purchases
Questions
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