# Reading Time vs BookWorm

The clearest difference is update cadence: BookWorm at every 5 days against Reading Time's every 3 weeks. BookWorm also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). Reading Time's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, rating, 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 BookWorm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.7 for BookWorm. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Reading Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of BookWorm's.

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, BookWorm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Time | BookWorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-time-book-tracker/id1561460485/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reading-tracker/id6761390761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UX First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) | [Adam Markocki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859270013) |

## 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 |


### BookWorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reading-tracker/id6761390761)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Set daily goals, maintain reading streaks, and visualize your progress with a unique calendar. It offers effortless book addition, customizable themes, and cross-device synchronization.

**Highlights:** Track books, ebooks, and audiobooks, Set and achieve daily reading goals, Maintain reading streaks, Visualize progress with a reading calendar, Add books via search or barcode scan, Customizable themes (Light, Dark, Retro), Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookWorm Pro – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BookWorm Pro – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| An espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & croissant | $4.99 | one-time |
| A week of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Time free?

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

### Is BookWorm free?

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

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

Reading Time is rated higher. Reading Time averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while BookWorm averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Reading Time or BookWorm have ads?

Neither Reading Time nor BookWorm shows ads.

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

Reading Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and BookWorm every 5 days. Most recently, Reading Time was updated on September 9, 2026 and BookWorm on September 19, 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.*