Reading Time vs SCLENDS
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.
SCLENDS
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Access SCLENDS from your phone! Search the catalog, manage your account and locate the nearest branch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SCLENDS at none against Reading Time's 2. SCLENDS also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Reading Time's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SCLENDS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, SCLENDS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading Time | SCLENDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UX First | South Carolina State Library |
In-app purchases
Reading Time
- Unlock forever$11.99
- Unlock forever (Special offer)$11.99
SCLENDS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Reading Time free?
Is SCLENDS free?
Do Reading Time or SCLENDS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Reading Time or SCLENDS?
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