ReadMe vs 책기록
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReadMe
This app offers a streamlined experience for viewing text files, removing all extraneous features. It allows quick access to documents from cloud storage services and supports compressed files. Users can customize their reading experience with options for line spacing, themes, font size, and paging animation.
- Cloud file downloads (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
- iTunes file upload
- Compressed file support (zip)
- Customizable text reading (line spacing, theme, font size)
- Paging animation
- Bookmarks
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A viewer focused on one thing: reading. Enjoy novels and comics in one app with Readme. Less clutter. Just what you need to enjoy your next page. [Supported Formats] Novels — TXT, EPUB, SMI Comics — CBZ, CBR, CB7, PDF, TIF, JPG and PNG images Have your files in a ZIP archive? Add it to Readme, and the app will extract it for you. [An Expanded Remote Library] From NAS to the cloud — Connect to SMB, WebDAV, and OPDS servers, as well as Dropbox, OneDrive, Komga, and Kavita. Start reading while it loads — With supported comic files, you can start reading before the entire download finishes. Readme loads the content you need as you go. Choose a volume inside an archive — If a ZIP contains multiple comic archives, browse the volumes and open the one you want. Save for offline reading — Download books in advance and enjoy them without an internet connection. Downloaded books remain readable even after your Pro access ends. Pick up where you left off — Books you read remotely stay in your library, so you can open them again without searching through folders. Opening books from remote libraries and saving them offline require Pro. Depending on the file format and server, a file may need to be downloaded before it opens. [Comfortable Reading for Novels and Comics] Comic viewer — Scroll vertically, view two pages side by side, automatically trim margins, and enhance image clarity. Cover grid — See your library at a glance, with your reading progress displayed below each cover. Automatic series organization (Pro) — Readme identifies titles and volume numbers in filenames and groups books into series. Reading statistics (Pro) — View daily, weekly, and monthly reading time, along with records for individual books. Face ID lock — Lock the entire app. With Pro, you can also lock individual files and folders. [The Essentials, Refined] Continue reading — Your library remembers your reading position and progress. Make it yours — Choose from eight themes: Light, Paper, Sepia, Sage, Lavender, Dark, Midnight, and Black. Adjust fonts, text size, line spacing, margins, and page-turning or scrolling modes. Large files welcome — Open collections spanning tens of megabytes. For long text files, start reading the first pages while Readme prepares the rest. Automatic encoding detection — Readme recognizes a variety of text encodings, including UTF-8 and EUC-KR. Filename recovery — Recover garbled Korean filenames when extracting archives. iCloud sync — Continue on your iPad from where you stopped on your iPhone. Available with a separate in-app purchase or Pro. Import from the cloud — Bring in files from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more. Transfer from your computer — Add files using Finder file sharing and other supported transfer methods. [Readme Pro] Get remote libraries, streaming, offline saving, automatic series organization, reading statistics, and individual file and folder locks. Pro also removes ads and includes iCloud sync while your access is active. Choose a monthly, annual, or lifetime plan. [iCloud Sync] Start a novel on your iPhone and continue from the same place on your iPad. Keep files, reading positions, and bookmarks in sync across your devices. Available as a one-time purchase or included with Readme Pro. [Importing Cloud Files] To import files from a cloud service, install its app on your iPhone and sign in. Supported options include Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. For NAVER MYBOX, use Send → Open in Another App to copy files to Readme. You can also connect Dropbox and OneDrive directly through Readme’s remote library. Something getting in the way of your reading? Let us know through Settings > Contact Us. We’re listening! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://parkgwangbeom.github.io/privacy/
책기록
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읽고 싶은 책을 찾고, 책마다 날짜별 기록을 남겨 보세요. 완전 무료이며 광고와 인앱 구매가 없습니다. 앱 로그인 없이 사용할 수 있습니다. 책기록은 책 검색과 독서 기록을 한 곳에서 관리하는 작은 독서 기록 앱입니다. • 제목·저자·ISBN으로 책 검색 • 검색되지 않는 책은 직접 등록 • 책마다 여러 독서 회차와 상태 기록 • 시작일·완료일, 별점, 메모 저장 • 책 표지와 책 속 이미지 추가 • 책 목록을 1·3·5·13·31열로 보기 • JSON 백업 내보내기와 복원 • 기존 백업을 복원하기 전 안전 사본 보관 검색 결과가 없을 때도 직접 책을 등록할 수 있습니다. 백업 파일은 사용자가 파일 앱에서 직접 내보내고 관리합니다.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 책기록 at none against ReadMe's 8. 책기록 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, device support 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
Both are free to download. ReadMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 책기록 asks for nothing beyond the download.
ReadMe ships an update weekly, 책기록 every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | ReadMe | 책기록 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GwangBeom Park | sunguk park |
In-app purchases
ReadMe
- Readme Pro$1.991 Month
- Readme Pro7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- A Cup of Coffee$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- iCloud Sync$3.99
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- A Hearty Meal$3.99
- Heartfelt Support$6.99
- Readme Pro$19.99
책기록
No in-app purchases









