# Reading Time vs Reading Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Reading Time at none against Reading Timer's shown. Reading Timer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Time sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Reading Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reading Time against 4.8 for Reading Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Reading Time's written reviews are positive against 88% of Reading Timer's.

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, Reading Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Time | Reading Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485/reviews) | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 79 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) | [Seulki Eom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718927408) |

## 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 |


### Reading Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917)

Track your reading time and pages with a quick timer. Organize your personal library, view detailed reading statistics, and stay motivated with a visual reading heatmap.

**Highlights:** Quick reading timer, Page tracking, Personal library management, Reading statistics and reports, Reading heatmap for streaks, Track reading pace

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Timer Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Time free?

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

### Is Reading Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading Time or Reading Timer?

Reading Time and Reading Timer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do Reading Time or Reading Timer have ads?

Reading Timer shows ads; Reading Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Time or Reading Timer?

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reading Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reading Time was updated on September 9, 2026 and Reading Timer on September 20, 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.*