Comparison

Bill Bear vs Folio Reading Log

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

Head to head
About

Bill Bear

Easily split expenses with friends, family, or travel companions. This app allows real-time syncing, offline functionality, and supports all global currencies. Customize categories and enjoy a great user experience.

Highlights
  • Group expense sharing
  • Real-time data sync
  • Offline functionality
  • No registration required
  • Global currency support
  • Customizable categories
  • Built-in calculator
Features
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Bill Bear is the best app to help you share expenses with friends. Whether it’s group bills, family households, or a trip with friends, all shared expenses can be split by Bill Bear effortlessly. # Features - Allows multiple users to collaborate in a group. - Syncs data in realtime - Works offline - No registration necessary and no personal data is collected. - Provides auto-complete suggestions based on history. - Customize categories. - Built-in calculator. - Supports all global currencies. - Great user experience. # In App Purchase Bill Bear Pro Version: Pro version is an optional paid subscription. Upgrade to the Pro version to support further development and get the following features: - No Advertisements - Unlimited Groups Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://billbear.app/premium-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://billbear.app/privacy-policy.html

About

Folio Reading Log

Features
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Finally, a reading tracker that gets out of your way. Log pages in seconds, build a streak, and see your habit take shape — no account, no social pressure, just you and your books. — KEY FEATURES — • Gold progress ring fills toward your custom daily page goal, with a "Goal reached!" celebration when you hit it • Quick-add buttons (+10, +20, +30, +50) let you log pages without typing — or enter any number you like • Set your daily goal anywhere from 5 to 200 pages using a simple stepper • Currently Reading shelf shows each book's title, author, genre tag, progress bar, and page counter you can update as you go • Auto-finishes a book and stamps a completion date the moment you reach the last page • Finished Books shelf displays star ratings (1–5), genre tags, and the date you completed each title • Stats tab shows total pages this year, current reading streak, average pages per day, and books finished • 30-day bar chart highlights every day you hit your goal in gold so you can see your consistency at a glance • Genre breakdown across your whole collection — find out whether you lean toward Fiction, Sci-Fi, History, or Self-Help • Fully offline and private — all data stays on your device, no sign-up required Folio launches with a shelf of sample books so you can explore every feature before adding your own. When you are ready, swap them out and make the app yours. — Folio Reading Log PREMIUM — Premium unlocks the full Folio experience: unlimited books and reading sessions, your complete streak history and stats, yearly reading goals with progress charts, and an entirely ad-free, account-free environment. Subscription options: • Weekly — $9.99 / week • Yearly — $49.99 / year (includes a 3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pnkl26.web.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bill Bear4 screens
Folio Reading Log3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Folio Reading Log at none against Bill Bear'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. Bill Bear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Folio Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bill Bear ships an update every 8 days, Folio Reading Log fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bill Bear versus Folio Reading Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBill BearFolio Reading Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXING YU SULinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bill Bear

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Plan7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Plan14 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Folio Reading Log

Subscriptions2
  • Folio Reading Log Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Folio Reading Log Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Bill Bear free?
Bill Bear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folio Reading Log free?
Folio Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bill Bear or Folio Reading Log have ads?
Bill Bear shows ads; Folio Reading Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Bill Bear or Folio Reading Log?
Bill Bear ships an update every 8 days, and Folio Reading Log fortnightly. Most recently, Bill Bear was updated on October 16, 2026 and Folio Reading Log on September 28, 2026.

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