# Softgoods vs Reading Journey

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Journey at 4.7 against Softgoods's 4.4. Reading Journey also leads on ratings volume (382 vs 74). Softgoods's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Softgoods sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Reading Journey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Journey has 382 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Softgoods's written reviews are positive against 73% of Reading Journey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Softgoods ships an update fortnightly, Reading Journey every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Softgoods | Reading Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softgoods/id6450132477/reviews) | **[4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **382** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571989636) | [Vinh Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/412738005) |

## What reviewers say

### Softgoods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softgoods/id6450132477)

Organize and journal your favorite fan fiction. Create custom shelves, add notes to stories, and track your reading habits. Share your discoveries and thoughts with friends.

**Highlights:** Store and bookmark fan fiction, Create custom shelves, Add notes to stories, Track reading statistics, Share shelves and notes publicly, Tag stories for easy searching

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### Reading Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195)

Easily log your reading sessions, track your emotions, and discover your reading habits. Share your reading journey with visually appealing graphics and import your existing libraries. This app makes tracking books enjoyable, not a chore.

**Highlights:** Log reading sessions with photos, Track reading emotions and reactions, Quick book import via scanning, DNF (Did Not Finish) book tracking, Import from Goodreads and Storygraph, Goodreads library synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Journey Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Reading Journey Plus | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute and cozy reading experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Unique features like reading journey and DNF graveyard
- 🤳 Ability to import books from images and social media
- 💻 Responsive developers open to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with location tracking and map feature
- 📝 Lack of batch import or Goodreads integration

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional bugs and glitches reported

**Requested features**

- Option to edit book page counts
- Additional star rating options (0.25, 0.75)
- Ability to follow other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Softgoods free?

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

### Is Reading Journey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Softgoods or Reading Journey?

Reading Journey is rated higher. Softgoods averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Reading Journey averages 4.7 from 382 ratings.

### Do Softgoods or Reading Journey have ads?

Neither Softgoods nor Reading Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Softgoods or Reading Journey?

Softgoods ships an update fortnightly, and Reading Journey every 10 days. Most recently, Softgoods was updated on October 27, 2026 and Reading Journey on October 28, 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.*