Comparison

ReadingTime vs ReadingLog

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

Head to head
About

ReadingTime

This app helps parents and individuals track reading habits for multiple users. It records books read, time spent, pages completed, and allows for book import and rating. Generate detailed reports and use the built-in timer for comprehensive reading management.

Highlights
  • Track books read, time, and pages
  • Generate PDF reports
  • Built-in reading timer/stopwatch
  • Import books via barcode, manual entry, or search
  • Rate books and add notes
  • Support for multiple readers
Features
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ReadingTime is a private reading tracker for your whole family. Every reader gets their own shelf — track what they're reading, how long they've been reading it, and celebrate when they finish. TRACK EVERY READER Add a reader for each member of your family. Each reader has their own Currently Reading, To Read, and Read shelves. See everyone's books at a glance from one screen. LOG READING TIME Record reading sessions with the built-in timer or enter time manually. Build a complete reading history for every book. SHARE WITH FAMILY Share any reader privately with family members via iCloud. Everyone stays in sync automatically across all devices — no extra accounts needed. READING REPORTS Generate beautiful PDF reading reports for any reader. Great for summer reading programs, school records, or just celebrating how much your family reads. YOUR FAMILY'S LIBRARY Search Google Books or scan a barcode to add books. Your library stays organized and accessible across all your devices. One purchase unlocks all features for your entire iCloud family automatically.

About

ReadingLog

Features
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ReadingLog is a beautiful personal book tracker for avid readers. Search Open Library to add any book instantly, time your reading sessions, save notes and favorite quotes, and visualize your yearly reading journey through elegant charts. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Library Management — Add books manually or search Open Library API • Reading Sessions — Timer-based tracking with page progress • Notes & Quotes — Save notes and favorite quotes per book • Reading Statistics — Swift Charts: books/month, pages/month, time trends • Reading Goals — Annual book target with progress tracking • Premium IAP — Monthly subscription (free=10 books limit, premium=unlimited) • Daily Reminders — Local notifications for reading reminders • Haptics — Feedback on all interactive elements • Open Library API — Online book search with cover images • No sign-up and no account — your library, notes and reading sessions stay on your device. • A quiet reading room, not a feed: no social timeline and no streak nagging, just your books. • Your data stays private on your device. READINGLOG PREMIUM — $2.99/month: • Unlimited books (free tier: 10 books) • Notes and quotes for every book • Annual reading goals • Reading statistics and trends • Open Library cover search PERFECT FOR: Book lovers, bibliophiles, students, book club members, and anyone who wants to remember every book they've read and every quote worth keeping. Choose the plan that suits you: monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. The Lifetime option is a single purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ReadingTime4 screens
ReadingLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ReadingTime at none against ReadingLog's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadingTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadingLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadingTime ships an update every 3 months, ReadingLog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ReadingTime versus ReadingLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadingTimeReadingLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (152 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWidgetilities LLCTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadingTime

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$1.99
3 purchases

ReadingLog

Subscriptions2
  • ReadingLog Premium$2.991 Month
  • ReadingLog Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ReadingTime free?
ReadingTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadingLog free?
ReadingLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadingTime or ReadingLog have ads?
ReadingLog shows ads; ReadingTime does not.
Which is updated more often, ReadingTime or ReadingLog?
ReadingTime ships an update every 3 months, and ReadingLog every 2 months. Most recently, ReadingTime was updated on November 2, 2026 and ReadingLog on November 5, 2026.

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