Comparison

Sandi's List vs ReadStats

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sandi's List

Features
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Two parts of this are now wrong for 4.0 and will contradict your "no data collected" privacy label — the Cloud Sync section is the big one, and there are two smaller factual drifts. Let me give you a corrected version you can paste, then explain the changes so you can adjust to taste. The critical fix: the entire Cloud Sync paragraph describes the 3.x architecture you removed — "encrypted cloud storage," "local encryption before transmission." Leaving that in is the single most likely thing to get 4.0 rejected, because a reviewer reading "encrypted cloud storage" next to a privacy label saying "no data collected" sees a direct contradiction. It has to be rewritten to the Wi-Fi sync reality. Here's the corrected description: Sandi's List – Available on iOS and macOS Your personal book library, beautifully organized. Visual Experience Enjoy a stunning interface with optional Liquid Glass effects, dark and light themes, and smooth animations throughout. View your collection your way with masonry grids, cover galleries, calendar views, and customizable list layouts. Effortless Organization Import your library from a CSV file or add books by scanning barcodes — individually or in batches — using Open Library lookup. Filter, sort, and search across multiple fields with saveable configurations. Track Your Reading Log unlimited reading sessions per book — perfect for re-reads or tracking progress over time. Monitor books in progress, completed reads, loans, and borrowings. View your reading statistics with interactive charts showing books read, pages consumed, and trends over time. Calendar Integration See your reading history at a glance with the calendar view — track when books were added, purchased, started, and finished. Private by Design Your library lives entirely on your device — no account, no cloud, and no internet required. When you want to sync between your own devices, Sandi's List connects them directly over your local Wi-Fi network, so your data never passes through a server. You stay in complete control of your information. Comprehensive Editing Edit book details with customizable layouts and an enhanced image editor featuring filters, text overlay, emoji, and painting tools. Add unlimited notes, quotes, and flashcards to any book with full rich-text formatting. Take a Break Challenge yourself with Book Hangman, Word Search, or the Book Cover Jigsaw Puzzle — all featuring titles from your own collection. Export & Backup Export selected books to CSV, Excel, or JSON. Full backup and restore preserves everything including cover images. Personalize Everything Customize themes, colors, fonts, animations, and tap actions. Quick scroll navigation gets you through large libraries instantly.

About

ReadStats

Effortlessly track your reading habits with this app. Log books, monitor reading sessions, and gain insights into your reading speed and progress. Organize your library with custom views and enjoy a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Book logging with details
  • Reading session tracking
  • Detailed reading statistics
  • TBR and wishlist management
  • Advanced sorting and filtering
  • Customizable user interface
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ReadStats is a private, offline reading tracker for people who love books and data. Log what you read, time your sessions, and turn your reading habit into stats and shareable cards—no account, no ads, no cloud. TRACK YOUR LIBRARY - Organize books across Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Finished shelves - Add books in seconds by searching Open Library or scanning an ISBN barcode - Or add them manually—paperback, hardback, eBook, or audiobook - Rate with stars or numbers and capture your own reviews LOG EVERY SESSION - Record pages read and time spent, or use the built-in reading timer - Your timer survives app restarts, so you never lose progress - Sessions roll up automatically into your stats SEE YOUR STATS - Reading speed in words per minute and pages per minute - Total read time, days to finish, session counts, and averages - Filter your statistics by year - Set reading goals and track them as you go SHARE BEAUTIFUL CARDS - Turn any finished book into a share card—Cover, Simple, Poster, or Review styles - Light, dark, and transparent themes - Save as an image or share anywhere MAKE IT YOURS - Light, dark, and system themes with a custom accent color - Choose your typeface and configure the navigation bar - Tag books and filter your library exactly how you like YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE - Everything is stored locally—no account, no sign-in, no tracking - Import your existing library from Goodreads or CSV - Export everything to CSV whenever you want Whether you're chasing a yearly goal, curious about your reading pace, or just want a tidy log of every book you finish, ReadStats keeps it simple, private, and yours. Questions or ideas? Reach us right from Settings.

Screenshots

Sandi's List4 screens
ReadStats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReadStats at fortnightly against Sandi's List's every 7 months. Sandi's List's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sandi's List ships an update every 7 months, ReadStats fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sandi's List versus ReadStats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSandi's ListReadStats
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShane StumpTyler Shoemake

In-app purchases

None

Sandi's List

No in-app purchases

None

ReadStats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sandi's List free?
Sandi's List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadStats free?
ReadStats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sandi's List or ReadStats have ads?
Neither Sandi's List nor ReadStats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sandi's List or ReadStats?
Sandi's List ships an update every 7 months, and ReadStats fortnightly. Most recently, Sandi's List was updated on October 17, 2026 and ReadStats on October 24, 2026.

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