Reading Time vs Book Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Estimate remaining book effort
- Log reading sessions
- Learn from reading pace
- Realistic time commitment assessment
- Track progress at your own pace
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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.
Book Tracker
Organize your personal library with this intuitive book management tool. Easily add books by scanning ISBNs or searching, track your reading progress, and sync your collection across devices. Ideal for book enthusiasts, students, and reading lovers.
- Scan ISBNs to add books
- Search by title or author
- Track reading progress
- Set reading goals
- Sync library across devices
- Mark books as completed
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Discover BookBinder, your ultimate tool for book fans in the US! Keep up with your favorite reads using this easy-to-use library organizer, perfect for any book enthusiast, casual reader, or student. Features: 1. Simple book management: Add books easily by scanning ISBNs, or searching by title or author. Organizing your collection is a breeze with BookBinder. 2. Monitor reading progress: Track books read, those you're currently reading, and future reads. Set goals, track progress, and mark books completed. 3. Sync across devices: Access your library wherever you are with device syncing. Have your collection ready on phone, tablet, or computer*. Download BookBinder and enhance your reading experience. Ideal for bibliophiles, book club members, or any reading lover—organize and enjoy your library effortlessly. Start building your digital collection now! Visit app.thebookbinder.nl. *Feature requires account creation with an email. Terms: codeblock.nl/gebruiksvoorwaarden/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Reading Time at 4.8 against Book Tracker's 4.0. Reading Time also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 1). Book Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Book Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, Book Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading Time | Book Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UX First | CodeBlock |
Customer experience
Reading Time
Book Tracker
In-app purchases
Reading Time
- Unlock forever$11.99
- Unlock forever (Special offer)$11.99
Book Tracker
- BookBinder Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- BookBinder Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.491 Month
- BookBinder Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.091 Year
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- BookBinder Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- BookBinder Pro$14.49
