Comparison

ReadInTime vs My Libros

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadInTime

Features
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Use ReadInTime to help pace your reading so you can finish a book by a particular date and not have to cram at the end. Each time you read, ReadInTime tracks your time and the last page you read. It then tells you how much you need to read each day to meet your target date. It's useful for: • Library books • Reading assignments at school • Upcoming book club meetings • Motivating yourself to read more The free version tracks one book at a time on one device. A Premium Subscription gives you these added benefits: • Unlimited number of books in your reading list • Your data is synced between all your devices and backed up to the cloud • Notifications up to twice a day to remind you to read to meet your daily target • Access to a private web address to display your reading progress on a dashboard (like DAKboard)

About

My Libros

Features
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NO SUBSCRIPTIONS EVER! My Libros is your personal reading companion, designed to help you track and celebrate your reading journey in a clean, elegant interface. TRACK YOUR READING JOURNEY - Quickly add books by scanning barcodes or searching online - Mark books as read and record completion dates - Add custom book covers from your camera or photo library - View detailed information about each book including genres, descriptions, and more EFFORTLESS ORGANIZATION - Build your personal library with unlimited books (Premium) - Search and sort your collection by title or date added - Track reading statistics and view your progress - Save book details for offline access VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS - See monthly reading trends - Track your reading streak - View statistics on your reading habits - Celebrate your reading accomplishments PREMIUM FEATURES - ONE-TIME PAYMENT (No subscriptions/tokens/ongoing payments ever! I believe that once you pay for an app, you should have access to that app forever.) Free version: Add up to 20 books Premium upgrade: Unlimited books in your collection My Libros combines powerful features with a minimalist design to create the perfect book tracking companion. Whether you're a casual reader or a bibliophile, My Libros helps you track, organize, and celebrate your reading life.

Screenshots

ReadInTime3 screens
My Libros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Libros at every 2 days against ReadInTime's every 2 months. ReadInTime's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadInTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and My Libros sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadInTime ships an update every 2 months, My Libros every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ReadInTime versus My Libros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadInTimeMy Libros
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGlen BoeseClint Tustison

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ReadInTime

Subscriptions1
  • ReadInTime Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
1 purchases

My Libros

One-time1
  • Premium My Libros Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is ReadInTime free?
ReadInTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Libros free?
My Libros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadInTime or My Libros have ads?
Neither ReadInTime nor My Libros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadInTime or My Libros?
ReadInTime ships an update every 2 months, and My Libros every 2 days. Most recently, ReadInTime was updated on October 27, 2026 and My Libros on October 25, 2026.

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