Comparison

Reading Time vs Concord Reader +

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

Head to head
About

Reading Time

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
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Find out how long it will take to finish your book. Simply log your reading sessions. Reading Time is built for readers who care about finishing important books, but read in short, irregular sessions. Instead of pages, streak pressure, or generic estimates, it shows the remaining effort for each book based on how you actually read. This lets you decide, realistically, whether a book fits into your life right now. Start reading and stop when you’re done. Reading Time learns from your sessions and shows how much effort is left for each book at your own pace. If you’ve ever thought “I want to read this, but I don’t know if I have time,” or found yourself starting books and never finishing them, or felt put off by apps that expect daily consistency, Reading Time was made for you.

About

Concord Reader +

Access a vast digital library of theatrical scripts and sheet music. Enhance your reading experience with interactive notes and highlighting. Seamlessly sync your progress and notes across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Access over 2,000 plays and musicals
  • Interactive notes and highlighting
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Group access for classrooms/rehearsals
  • Digital sheet music
Features
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Introducing Concord Reader+, a new interactive ePlay Reader service from Concord Theatricals that puts the world’s best scripts and sheet music at your fingertips. With over 2,000 plays and musicals available, you can explore the largest digital collection of theatrical works in the world on your mobile device, tablet or computer. Concord Reader + features include: INSTANT ACCESS ePlays, Perusals and Digital Sheet Music from Concord Theatricals will automatically appear in your Concord Reader+ app and will work on all popular tablets and smart phones. INTERACTIVE READING Once you access your ePlay or Perusal, keep your thoughts organized with our interactive features. You can enhance your experience by adding notes, highlighting dialogue, and much more. UNINTERRUPTED READING ACROSS DEVICES Concord Reader+ picks up where you left off. Across mobile devices, tablets and computers, Concord Reader+ stays up to date with your bookmarks and notes no matter where you are. ENHANCE THE CLASSROOM OR REHEARSAL ROOM Now, with group access capabilities, script distribution is as easy as pressing a button. Teachers and directors can access a full a set of ePlays for your cast and creative team. Once a group license is redeemed, students and/or cast members receive a code granting access to the ePlay! ABOUT CONCORD THEATRICALS Concord Theatricals is the world’s most significant theatrical company, comprising the catalogs of R&H Theatricals, Samuel French, Tams-Witmark and The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection. Our unparalleled roster includes the work of Irving Berlin, Agatha Christie, George & Ira Gershwin, Marvin Hamlisch, Lorraine Hansberry, Kander & Ebb, Ken Ludwig, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dominique Morisseau, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Thornton Wilder and August Wilson. We are the only firm providing truly comprehensive services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class production.

Screenshots

Reading Time4 screens
Concord Reader +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Time at 80% against Concord Reader +'s 14%. Reading Time also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Concord Reader +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Concord Reader + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Time holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Reading Time's written reviews are positive against 14% of Concord Reader +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, Concord Reader + every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reading Time versus Concord Reader +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TimeConcord Reader +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings) — better1.8 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUX FirstConcord Music Group, Incorporated

Customer experience

Reading Time

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Concord Reader +

All ratings21 ratings
Positive19.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reading Time

One-time2
  • Unlock forever$11.99
  • Unlock forever (Special offer)$11.99
None

Concord Reader +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Time free?
Reading Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Concord Reader + free?
Concord Reader + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading Time or Concord Reader +?
Reading Time is rated higher. Reading Time averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Concord Reader + averages 1.8 from 21 ratings.
Do Reading Time or Concord Reader + have ads?
Neither Reading Time nor Concord Reader + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Time or Concord Reader +?
Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Concord Reader + every 3 months. Most recently, Reading Time was updated on October 7, 2026 and Concord Reader + on October 7, 2026.

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