# Reading Time vs Book Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Time at 4.8 against Book Tracker's 3.7. Reading Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). Book Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Book Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Time holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Time has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, Book Tracker every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## 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)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-reading-log-tbr/id6502382509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UX First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## 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-reading-log-tbr/id6502382509)

This app helps book lovers track their reading progress, organize their virtual bookshelf, and gain insights into their reading habits with personalized statistics. It offers cross-device syncing and a dark mode option for an optimized experience.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Personalized reading statistics, Customizable bookshelf organizer, Sync across devices, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## 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 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Book Tracker shows ads; Reading Time does not.

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

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Book Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Reading Time was updated on October 24, 2026 and Book Tracker on October 24, 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.*