Comparison

Read Today vs Bookary

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
Read full description

Track all your books for free, with no limits on the number you can add. Keep a record of what you read, save the passages that resonate with you, and watch your reading journey unfold, page by page. Read more, without the pressure. Read Today turns every page you read into a habit that fits your personal style. Add your books, track your progress, and enjoy watching your library grow. Whether you read a few pages in the evening or devour several books a month, Read Today helps you maintain your own pace, in your own way. Get started without needing an account. There’s no subscription required to add books or track your reading, and there are no limits on how many books you can include. ReadToday Plus is an optional upgrade that enhances your journal with advanced features while helping to support Read Today. A LIBRARY THAT REFLECTS YOU Search for a book by title, author, or ISBN, scan its barcode, or add it manually. Keep track of what you’re currently reading, books you’ve finished, and your favorites. Create lists for your future reading wish list. A FEW PAGES, A MOMENT JUST FOR YOU Log the pages you’ve read in seconds, or use the built-in timer. Set a target number of pages per session or a completion deadline. Gentle reminders are there to support you, without ever forcing a specific pace. THE JOY OF SEEING HOW FAR YOU’VE COME View your reading days on a calendar and track your progress. Widgets keep the book you’re currently reading top-of-mind, while "Live Activities" support your sessions when using the timer. SAVE THE PASSAGES THAT MATTER Snap a photo of a page to extract the text directly on your device. Edit and save your favorite quotes, find them easily later, and turn them into shareable cards. YOUR STORY DOESN'T HAVE TO START FROM ZERO Import your library from Goodreads, The StoryGraph, Babelio, or a CSV file. Review the preview before confirming the import. TAKE IT FURTHER WITH READTODAY PLUS An optional subscription provides access to advanced statistics, personalized summaries, calendar archives, a complete annual history, unlimited lists, and CSV/PDF exports. If you don't have an account, your library is stored on your device. You can create an account whenever you'd like to back it up. For more information, see Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bookary

This app serves as a personal reading journal to track books, write notes, and organize your reading progress. It offers features like character profiles, relationship maps, and visual reading statistics to enrich your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Organize bookshelf (to-read, reading, finished)
  • Character profiles
  • Relationship maps
  • Visual reading statistics
  • Book finish celebrations
  • Write notes on books
Features
Read full description

Track the books you read, write notes, and celebrate every finish. Bookary is your personal reading journal and book tracker — simple, warm, and always with you. • Organize your bookshelf: to-read, reading, and finished • Character profiles & relationship maps • Visual reading stats at a glance • Gentle celebration when you finish a book Go beyond a log — build a reading life full of memories and insights. Start your personal reading journey today with Bookary. Privacy Policy: https://finepocket.app/bookary-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Read Today4 screens
Bookary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Read Today at 5.0 against Bookary's 3.0. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Bookary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Read Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Read Today ships an update weekly, Bookary every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Read Today versus Bookary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead TodayBookary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMickael LokhateFine Pocket

Customer experience

Read Today

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bookary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Read Today

Subscriptions2
  • ReadToday Plus Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • ReadToday Plus Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Bookary

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Read Today free?
Read Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookary free?
Bookary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Read Today or Bookary?
Read Today is rated higher. Read Today averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bookary averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Read Today or Bookary have ads?
Neither Read Today nor Bookary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Read Today or Bookary?
Read Today ships an update weekly, and Bookary every 4 days. Most recently, Read Today was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bookary on October 24, 2026.

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