# Reading Time vs Book Tracker

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Time | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UX First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) | [CodeBlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456284763) |

## 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 Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626)

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.

**Highlights:** Scan ISBNs to add books, Search by title or author, Track reading progress, Set reading goals, Sync library across devices, Mark books as completed

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookBinder Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BookBinder Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| BookBinder Pro Yearly | $8.09 | per year |
| BookBinder Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| BookBinder Pro | $14.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Time free?

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

### Is Book Tracker free?

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

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

Reading Time is rated higher. Reading Time averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Book Tracker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Reading Time nor Book Tracker shows ads.

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

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Book Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Reading Time was updated on November 3, 2026 and Book Tracker on November 4, 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.*