# ReadInTime vs Books Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: ReadInTime at none against Books Tracker's shown. Books Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadInTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Books Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadInTime ships an update every 2 months, Books Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadInTime | Books Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glen Boese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187947571) | [Jonathan ANTOINE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228141509) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadInTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readintime/id6447919609)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadInTime Premium Yearly | $3.99 | per year |


### Books Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-tracker-reading-tracker/id6761373990)

Organize your personal library across devices with automatic syncing. Add books manually, by search, or by scanning barcodes. Track reading progress, manage collections, and customize the app's appearance.

**Highlights:** Cross-device syncing via Google Drive, Add books by manual entry, search, or barcode scan, Track reading status and time spent, Organize books into collections and series, Customizable themes and display modes, Import and export library data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank you | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bigger thank you | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadInTime free?

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

### Is Books Tracker free?

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

### Do ReadInTime or Books Tracker have ads?

Books Tracker shows ads; ReadInTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, ReadInTime or Books Tracker?

ReadInTime ships an update every 2 months, and Books Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, ReadInTime was updated on September 28, 2026 and Books Tracker on October 13, 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.*