# Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 vs Reading Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Time at 80% against Reading record notes「RecoDoku」's 38%. Reading Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Reading record notes「RecoDoku」's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Time has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Reading record notes「RecoDoku」's written reviews are positive against 80% of Reading Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, Reading Time every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 | Reading Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-record-notesrecodoku/id1468035816/reviews)** | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mitsuhiro nara](https://appshunter.io/developer/908062910) | [UX First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading record notes「RecoDoku」

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-record-notesrecodoku/id1468035816)

This app helps you manage your reading history like a bank book. Track book titles, dates, prices, ratings, and reading status. Save summaries, images, and notes, organized by category for efficient review.

**Highlights:** Track book title, date, price, and rating, Manage reading status (read, reading, unread), Record book summaries and notes, Save book-related images and charts, Organize saved content by category, View reading history on a calendar, Access statistical information on books read

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 free?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reading Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Reading Time?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 is rated higher. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reading Time averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Reading Time have ads?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 shows ads; Reading Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Reading Time?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, and Reading Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 was updated on September 20, 2026 and Reading Time on September 9, 2026.

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