ReadInTime vs Reading Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReadInTime
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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)
Reading Timer
Track your reading time and pages with a quick timer. Organize your personal library, view detailed reading statistics, and stay motivated with a visual reading heatmap.
- Quick reading timer
- Page tracking
- Personal library management
- Reading statistics and reports
- Reading heatmap for streaks
- Track reading pace
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[Key Features] 1. Quick reading timer & time tracking - Start with one tap to measure reading time and record pages read, then instantly see your reading pace (pages/min). Keep every minute accurately logged. 2. Your personal library & book tracker - Manage books you’ve read, are reading, and have finished with a simple book tracker. Fill your digital library and enjoy reading more. 3. At-a-glance reading stats & reports - Explore total reading time, daily average, monthly trends, and more with clean reading reports. Great for time management, self-improvement, and goal achievement. 4. Motivating reading heatmap (streaks) - Your daily reading log grows into a beautiful reading heatmap. Watch your streaks flourish, feel your progress, and stay motivated for your next reading challenge. OPTIONAL PRO SUBSCRIPTION Reading Timer Pro is a 1-month auto-renewable subscription. It removes all banner, native, interstitial, and rewarded ads while the subscription is active. The price is shown before purchase and may vary by storefront. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hydroponicglass.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ReadInTime at none against Reading Timer's shown. Reading Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. ReadInTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Reading Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ReadInTime ships an update every 2 months, Reading Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReadInTime | Reading Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glen Boese | Seulki Eom |
In-app purchases
ReadInTime
- ReadInTime Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
Reading Timer
- Reading Timer Pro$1.991 Month
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