# Bookshelf vs Reading Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookshelf at none against Reading Time's 2. Bookshelf also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). Reading Time's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bookshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookshelf against 4.8 for Reading Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Time has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bookshelf's written reviews are positive against 80% of Reading Time's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshelf | Reading Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-book-tracker/id1556306224/reviews) | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Frances](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556306496) | [UX First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-book-tracker/id1556306224)

Organize your reading with this app. Track books you're reading, plan future reads, and mark books as complete. Add detailed notes with page numbers and search your library by title, author, or ISBN.

**Highlights:** Track reading lists (reading, up next, complete), Create and edit book notes, Search books by title, author, ISBN, Discover books via descriptions, Local data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Bookshelf free?

Bookshelf 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, Bookshelf or Reading Time?

Bookshelf and Reading Time are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 24 ratings respectively.

### Do Bookshelf or Reading Time have ads?

Neither Bookshelf nor Reading Time shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*