To Read vs Reading Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
To Read
Organize your reading life with this simple app. Track books you want to read and those you've finished. Easily add titles by searching or scanning ISBNs.
- Track books to read
- Mark books as finished
- Search for books by text
- Scan ISBN barcodes to add books
- Clean and intuitive design
- Organize reading goals
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To Read is a simple and lightweight app designed to help you track the books you want to read and the ones you’ve already finished. Search for any book — or scan its barcode — and add it to your reading list in seconds. When you finish a book, mark it as read to build a record of your reading life. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY • Group books with categories, from genres assigned automatically to shelves you create yourself • Track which books you own and which you’re still hunting for • Prioritize your backlog so the right book is always next • Filter and sort by category, ownership, priority, and more READING STATS • Set a yearly reading goal and watch your progress • See books read per year, total pages read, top categories, and top authors • Find your average book length — and your longest read AND MORE • Fast, accurate search powered by Google Books • Add books instantly with the barcode scanner • Keep notes on every book • Back up and restore your library with export & import • iCloud sync keeps your library on all your devices With a clean and intuitive design, To Read makes it effortless to organize your reading goals — all for free!
Reading Log
Organize your reading with a simple book progress tracker. Manage your library, discover trending titles, and receive personalized recommendations. Set reminders and goals to stay motivated on your reading journey.
- Bookshelf organization
- Trending book discovery
- Personalized recommendations
- Reading reminders
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
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Reading Log is your ultimate companion for managing your reading journey! Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, our app helps you organize and keep track of all your books in one place. Key Features: • Bookshelf: Easily manage your books by categorizing them as ‘Reading Now,’ ‘To be Read,’ or ‘Finished.’ Keep your personal library organized and always know what to read next. • Trending Books: Stay up-to-date with the latest bestsellers and trending books in the literary world. Discover new titles that everyone is talking about! • Personalized Recommendations: Receive weekly book suggestions tailored to your reading preferences. Discover new authors and genres that match your taste. • Reading Reminders and Goals: Never miss a reading session! Set daily or weekly reading reminders to stay on track with your reading goals. Monitor your progress with easy-to-use trackers for books finished and pages read. Why Choose Reading Log? • Simple and Intuitive: Designed for book lovers of all types, our user-friendly interface makes tracking your reading effortless. • Personalized Experience: Tailored recommendations and reminders keep you motivated and engaged. • Stay Inspired: Discover new books and authors through our trending and recommended lists. Take control of your reading journey today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Log at 100% against To Read's 61%. Reading Log also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). To Read's advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 12) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. To Read sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Reading Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reading Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Read has 216 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of To Read's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reading Log's.
To Read ships an update every 3 weeks, Reading Log every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | To Read | Reading Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (216 ratings) | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 216 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timko Labs Inc | Dimitry Vinogradov |
Customer experience
To Read
Reading Log
In-app purchases
To Read
- Some Thanks$0.99
- A Lot of Thanks$2.99
- A Boatload of Thanks$4.99
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
