Comparison

Reading Time vs ReadScore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Estimate remaining book effort
  • Log reading sessions
  • Learn from reading pace
  • Realistic time commitment assessment
  • Track progress at your own pace
Features
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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.

About

ReadScore

This app helps book lovers track reading time, set goals, and take notes. Compete with friends in reading challenges and manage your book library. Discover new books and get inspired by what others are reading.

Highlights
  • Track reading time
  • Set personal reading goals
  • Take notes on books
  • Compete in reading challenges
  • Manage book library
  • Discover new books
  • See friends' reading activity
Features
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ReadScore – The Ultimate App for Book Lovers Welcome to ReadScore, the app that transforms reading into an unforgettable experience! With ReadScore, you can easily track how much time you spend reading, set personal reading goals, and take notes directly in the app. Challenge your friends in friendly reading competitions and see who is the ultimate bookworm. Reading Time Tracking: Keep track of your reading time effortlessly and set personal reading goals. Monitor your weekly progress to stay motivated and see how much you’ve achieved. Notes: Gather all your thoughts and notes about your books in one app. Never forget important ideas again! With ReadScore, you can take notes directly in the app Reading Challenges: Compete with your friends to see who the true bookworm is! Engage in exciting reading challenges to motivate each other and compare your reading progress. Library: Keep track of your books. Add read and current books to your library and manage your collection conveniently in one place. Discover new books and create wish lists for your next reading adventures. See What Your Friends Are Reading: Get inspired by what your friends are reading and discover new books together. This is just the beginning! ReadScore is more than just an app – it’s your personal reading assistant. And the best part? We’re just getting started! We are continuously working to improve the app and add even more fantastic features. Soon, you’ll be able to explore new functions that make your reading experience even more exciting and interactive. Start your reading adventure today with ReadScore As Harry S. Truman once said, "Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Terms of use: https://readscore.carrd.co/#terms Privacy policy: https://readscore.carrd.co/#privacy

Screenshots

Reading Time4 screens
ReadScore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadScore at none against Reading Time's 2. ReadScore also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Reading Time's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ReadScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadScore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Time has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Reading Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadScore's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, ReadScore weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reading Time versus ReadScore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TimeReadScore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUX FirstToModern e.U.

Customer experience

Reading Time

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ReadScore

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reading Time

One-time2
  • Unlock forever$11.99
  • Unlock forever (Special offer)$11.99
None

ReadScore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Time free?
Reading Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadScore free?
ReadScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading Time or ReadScore?
ReadScore is rated higher. Reading Time averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ReadScore averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Reading Time or ReadScore have ads?
Neither Reading Time nor ReadScore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Time or ReadScore?
Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReadScore weekly. Most recently, Reading Time was updated on September 9, 2026 and ReadScore on August 1, 2026.

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