# Reading Time vs Book Reading Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Time at 4.8 against Book Reading Tracker's 4.0. Reading Time also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 4). Book Reading Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Book Reading Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Time holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Time | Book Reading Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-reading-tracker-bookster/id6476703822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UX First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) | [Aecio Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569601390) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Book Reading Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-reading-tracker-bookster/id6476703822)

Organize your entire book library, track reading progress, and discover new titles. Learn reading techniques to maximize your knowledge and set personal reading goals. Scan books by ISBN or search a vast database to build your collection.

**Highlights:** Organize books into collections, Track reading progress, Keep a reading diary, Search over 40 million books, Discover best sellers, Set reading goals and notes, Scan books by ISBN

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Year subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Bookster Platinum | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Time free?

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

### Is Book Reading Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading Time or Book Reading Tracker?

Reading Time is rated higher. Reading Time averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Book Reading Tracker averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Reading Time or Book Reading Tracker have ads?

Neither Reading Time nor Book Reading Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Time or Book Reading Tracker?

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Book Reading Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reading Time was updated on September 9, 2026 and Book Reading Tracker on September 17, 2026.

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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.*