# ReadingClock vs Microreads

The clearest difference is monetization model: ReadingClock at free against Microreads's free with in-app purchases. ReadingClock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (145 vs 8). Microreads's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadingClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Microreads sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReadingClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadingClock has 145 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadingClock | Microreads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingclock-reading-tracker/id6473550400/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microreads-books-in-15min/id6473739367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Le Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015141828) | [Logic Fusion, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719638497) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadingClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingclock-reading-tracker/id6473550400)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit with a simple timer and tracker. Set daily and weekly goals, monitor your progress with a calendar, and celebrate milestones. Log reading sessions, add notes, and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Reading timer with automatic logging, Daily and weekly reading goals, Progress tracking calendar, Streaks and milestones, Reading notes, Share reading achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Microreads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microreads-books-in-15min/id6473739367)

Gain new knowledge and achieve personal growth with concise summaries of bestselling nonfiction books. Read or listen to essential insights from over 2,500 titles in just 15 minutes.

**Highlights:** 2,500+ book summaries, 15-minute reading/listening time, Audio summaries available, Personal growth focus, Daily curated titles, Free trial

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microreads Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadingClock free?

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

### Is Microreads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadingClock or Microreads?

ReadingClock is rated higher. ReadingClock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Microreads averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do ReadingClock or Microreads have ads?

Neither ReadingClock nor Microreads shows ads.

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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.*