Comparison

Bookmory vs Reading Timer

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

Head to head
About

Bookmory

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, setting goals, and keeping a detailed reading journal. It offers a reading timer, calendar view, and insightful statistics to keep you motivated. Remember your books and reading journey with this all-in-one tool.

Highlights
  • Track books via search or barcode
  • Reading timer and progress logging
  • Create reading journal entries and notes
  • Set daily and yearly reading goals
  • View reading statistics and calendar
  • Organize books with collections and tags
Features
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Build a lasting reading habit with Bookmory, the ultimate reading tracker. Set your yearly reading goals, track your daily reading progress, and keep a beautiful reading journal. With a powerful reading timer, calendar view, and detailed reading stats, staying motivated has never been easier. When you record a book in Bookmory, you don't just track it — you remember it forever. --- Perfect for Readers Who Want To: • Track books they read • Build a consistent reading habit • Keep a reading journal & reading notes • Set reading goals and achieve them • View beautiful reading statistics • Organize their personal book library --- Key Features Easy Book Tracking • Add books via search or barcode scan • Organize books with collections & series • Manage your library with custom tags • Rate and review finished books Reading Timer & Progress Tracker • Log pages read • Track reading time with a built-in reading timer • Set daily reading goals • Set yearly reading goals • Stay motivated with a reading streak feature Reading Journal & Notes • Write beautiful reading notes with a powerful editor • Highlight your favorite quotes • Extract text from photos using OCR • Share notes with aesthetic backgrounds • Random note feature to revisit past insights Reading Stats & Calendar • Yearly reading statistics • Track pages and reading time trends • Reading calendar to visualize your progress • Annual Rewind feature (available every December) Customization & Security • Multiple themes to match your style • App lock with password protection • iCloud backup support --- Premium Features • Remove all ads • Automatic sync across multiple devices • No manual backup required • Additional exclusive themes --- Your All-in-One Reading Tracker Bookmory is more than a book tracker. It's a reading log, reading journal, reading timer, and reading goal app — all in one place. Track your books. Measure your reading time. Build a lasting reading habit. Start your reading journey with Bookmory today. Contact: tonysoft.net@gmail.com

About

Reading Timer

Track your reading time and pages with a quick timer. Organize your personal library, view detailed reading statistics, and stay motivated with a visual reading heatmap.

Highlights
  • Quick reading timer
  • Page tracking
  • Personal library management
  • Reading statistics and reports
  • Reading heatmap for streaks
  • Track reading pace
Features
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[Key Features] 1. Quick reading timer & time tracking - Start with one tap to measure reading time and record pages read, then instantly see your reading pace (pages/min). Keep every minute accurately logged. 2. Your personal library & book tracker - Manage books you’ve read, are reading, and have finished with a simple book tracker. Fill your digital library and enjoy reading more. 3. At-a-glance reading stats & reports - Explore total reading time, daily average, monthly trends, and more with clean reading reports. Great for time management, self-improvement, and goal achievement. 4. Motivating reading heatmap (streaks) - Your daily reading log grows into a beautiful reading heatmap. Watch your streaks flourish, feel your progress, and stay motivated for your next reading challenge. OPTIONAL PRO SUBSCRIPTION Reading Timer Pro is a 1-month auto-renewable subscription. It removes all banner, native, interstitial, and rewarded ads while the subscription is active. The price is shown before purchase and may vary by storefront. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hydroponicglass.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Bookmory4 screens
Reading Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bookmory at 16K against Reading Timer's 13. Bookmory also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). Reading Timer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Reading Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookmory against 4.8 for Reading Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 88% of Reading Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmory ships an update every 4 days, Reading Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bookmory versus Reading Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmoryReading Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16K ratings)4.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTonySoftSeulki Eom

Customer experience

Bookmory

All ratings16,117 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews1,714 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.1%

Reading Timer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Bookmory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Barcode scanner not working properly
  • Deleted data not recoverable
  • Inconsistent book information display

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to track re-reads
  • Yearly/monthly reading goals
  • Book recommendation system
  • Deeper integration with ebook/audiobook apps
  • Option to share reading progress with friends
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  • More customization options for the interface

Reading Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bookmory

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$3.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly$30.991 Year
1 purchases

Reading Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Reading Timer Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Bookmory free?
Bookmory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Timer free?
Reading Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookmory or Reading Timer?
Bookmory and Reading Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16K and 13 ratings respectively.
Do Bookmory or Reading Timer have ads?
Both Bookmory and Reading Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookmory or Reading Timer?
Bookmory ships an update every 4 days, and Reading Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on September 28, 2026 and Reading Timer on September 20, 2026.

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