# Reading Tracker vs Reading Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading Tracker at none against Reading Timer's 1. Reading Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Reading Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Reading Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Reading Tracker against 4.8 for Reading Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Reading Tracker's written reviews are positive against 88% of Reading Timer's.

Reading Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Reading Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Tracker | Reading Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readmo/id6475727428/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 6 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tadas Petrikas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476551124) | [Seulki Eom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718927408) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readmo/id6475727428)

This app helps you track reading time and progress towards weekly goals. It also temporarily blocks distracting apps and websites to improve focus during reading sessions.

**Highlights:** Track reading time and progress, Set weekly and session reading goals, Temporarily block distracting apps, Schedule reading sessions, Receive reminders to start reading, Build better reading habits

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reading Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917)

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.

**Highlights:** Quick reading timer, Page tracking, Personal library management, Reading statistics and reports, Reading heatmap for streaks, Track reading pace

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Timer Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Tracker free?

Reading Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reading Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading Tracker or Reading Timer?

Reading Timer is rated higher. Reading Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Reading Timer averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Reading Tracker or Reading Timer have ads?

Reading Timer shows ads; Reading Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker or Reading Timer?

Reading Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Reading Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reading Tracker was updated on September 19, 2026 and Reading Timer on September 25, 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.*