# HabitTime vs Readonly

The clearest difference is rating: HabitTime at 4.8 against Readonly's 4.4. HabitTime also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HabitTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Readonly sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HabitTime holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

HabitTime ships an update weekly, Readonly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HabitTime | Readonly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habittime-automatic-tracker/id6446266347/reviews)** | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国强 钱](https://appshunter.io/developer/371924013) | [龙 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680445870) |

## What reviewers say

### HabitTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habittime-automatic-tracker/id6446266347)

This app helps you build and maintain personal growth habits through automatic tracking, goal setting, and self-reflection. It organizes habits into categories, offers smart tracking based on app usage and fitness data, and includes features to block distracting apps until goals are met. Plan your week, define your mission, and visualize your progress with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Automatic habit tracking, Categorize habits (Physical, Mental, Intellectual, Social), Self-discipline mode to block apps, Weekly planning and review, Personal mission statement and reflection, Progress analytics and visualizations, Calendar sync and reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50% off - HabitTime Pro (Yearly) | $2.99 | per year |
| 50% off - HabitTime Pro (Lifetime) | $3.99 | one-time |
| HabitTime Pro (Lifetime Family) | $7.99 | one-time |


### Readonly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readonly-read-it-later/id6452241434)

Save articles from other apps to read later in a comfortable, distraction-free environment. Organize your saved content with tags, highlight key passages, and add notes for deeper comprehension. Customize the reading experience with various themes and layout adjustments.

**Highlights:** Quickly save articles from other apps, Highlight text and add notes, Organize articles with tags, Customize reading themes and layout, Synchronize data via iCloud, Export articles in Markdown format

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Purchase(iOS) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 永久购买（macOS） | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HabitTime free?

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

### Is Readonly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HabitTime or Readonly?

HabitTime is rated higher. HabitTime averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Readonly averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do HabitTime or Readonly have ads?

Neither HabitTime nor Readonly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HabitTime or Readonly?

HabitTime ships an update weekly, and Readonly every 3 weeks. Most recently, HabitTime was updated on October 8, 2026 and Readonly on September 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.*