# E vs Reading Journey

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Journey at 73% against E's 0%. Reading Journey also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (389 vs 6). E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Journey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Journey has 389 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of E's written reviews are positive against 73% of Reading Journey's.

E ships an update every 4 weeks, Reading Journey every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Reading Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sentral/id464707103/reviews) | **[4.8 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **389** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xentral Methods](https://appshunter.io/developer/464707106) | [Vinh Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/412738005) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-sentral/id464707103)

This application serves as an ebook reader for purchased and borrowed EPUB files, including those with DRM encryption. It offers access to free ebooks via Bluetooth in specific locations and tracks reading behavior to encourage longer reading sessions.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB files with DRM, Access purchased ebooks, Borrow ebooks from digital libraries, Discover free ebooks via Bluetooth, Reading behavior analytics, Large ebook store access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reading Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195)

Easily log your reading sessions, track your emotions, and discover your reading habits. Share your reading journey with visually appealing graphics and import your existing libraries. This app makes tracking books enjoyable, not a chore.

**Highlights:** Log reading sessions with photos, Track reading emotions and reactions, Quick book import via scanning, DNF (Did Not Finish) book tracking, Import from Goodreads and Storygraph, Goodreads library synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Journey Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Reading Journey Plus | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute and cozy reading experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Unique features like reading journey and DNF graveyard
- 🤳 Ability to import books from images and social media
- 💻 Responsive developers open to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with location tracking and map feature
- 📝 Lack of batch import or Goodreads integration

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional bugs and glitches reported

**Requested features**

- Option to edit book page counts
- Additional star rating options (0.25, 0.75)
- Ability to follow other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reading Journey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, E or Reading Journey?

Reading Journey is rated higher. E averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Reading Journey averages 4.8 from 389 ratings.

### Do E or Reading Journey have ads?

Neither E nor Reading Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or Reading Journey?

E ships an update every 4 weeks, and Reading Journey every 10 days. Most recently, E was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reading Journey on October 30, 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.*