Comparison

Read Today vs BookLock

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

Head to head
About

Read Today

This app helps you track your reading progress, set personalized goals, and manage your book collection. It offers features like reading streaks, finish date estimates, and barcode scanning for easy book addition. Stay motivated and organized with detailed statistics and reminders.

Highlights
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Personalized booklists
  • Customizable reading goals
  • Finish date estimates
  • Barcode book scanning
  • Reading statistics
  • Reading streaks
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Track your books, make progress at your own pace, and build a reading habit that lasts. Read Today is a simple, complete reading tracker for iPhone. Build your personal library, add books in seconds, set a goal, and log your progress page by page. FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Read Today is free to use and does not require a subscription. TRACK YOUR BOOKS • Search by title, author, or ISBN • Scan a barcode to add a book quickly • Log pages read in seconds • See your progress, pages remaining, and estimated finish date • Keep track of books you’re reading, finished, or planning to read PLAN YOUR READING Choose the method that works for you: • Pick a target finish date and Read Today calculates how many pages to read • Set pages per session and get an estimated finish date • Choose how often you want to read • See whether you’re on pace or falling behind your goal ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY • Create custom book lists • Save favorite books for quick access • Search, filter, and sort your library • Keep all your books organized in one place STAY MOTIVATED • Build and track your reading streak • See pages read and reading statistics • Review your recent activity • Get reminders based on your reading rhythm • Keep your goals and progress visible Whether you read a few pages now and then or finish several books a month, Read Today helps you build a reading routine that fits your life. Add your next book and start reading today. For more information, see Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BookLock

Features
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BookLock transforms your device into a tool for better reading habits by helping you trade mindless scrolling for focused, distraction-free reading. Instead of losing time to social media, turn your screen time into meaningful reading sessions and build a habit that lasts. FEATURES Swap Screen Time for Reading Time: Lock distracting apps while you read and reclaim your time for books. Set reading goals and stay on track without interruptions. Customizable Reading Sessions: Set timed reading goals and let BookLock guide you. Whether it’s a quick 10-minute session or an hour-long deep dive, smart timers and reminders keep you accountable. Track Your Reading Progress: Monitor pages read, session duration, and focus levels with real-time analytics. Earn a Focus Score based on your consistency and engagement. Effortless Library Management: Scan book barcodes or search titles to track your reading list. Organize books with intuitive filters like Not Started, In Progress, and Completed. Widgets & Smart Reminders: Stay motivated with iOS 17 Dynamic Island and Home Screen widgets. Get reading session reminders and real-time progress updates. Minimalist, Immersive Design: A clean, distraction-free UI with dynamic animations and inspiring quotes designed to enhance your reading experience. Upgrade with BookLock Premium: Unlock advanced tracking, customize your Distraction Shield, and sync your progress across devices with iCloud. Make Every Minute Count: Stop wasting screen time—start investing it in books. Download BookLock today and turn your phone into the ultimate reading companion! Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://booklockapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Read Today3 screens
BookLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Read Today at none against BookLock's shown. Read Today also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Read Today sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BookLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Read Today versus BookLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead TodayBookLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMickael LokhateRuvix

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Read Today

Subscriptions2
  • Read Today - Premium Mensuel3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Read Today - Premium Annuel7 Days trial$44.991 Year
3 purchases

BookLock

Subscriptions3
  • GymLock Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • BookLock Pro Annual$9.991 Year
  • BookLock Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Read Today free?
Read Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookLock free?
BookLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Read Today or BookLock have ads?
BookLock shows ads; Read Today does not.

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