Comparison

Read Today vs Reading Journey

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

Reading Journey

Easily log your reading sessions, track your emotions, and discover your reading habits. Share your reading journey with visually appealing graphics and import your existing libraries. This app makes tracking books enjoyable, not a chore.

Highlights
  • Log reading sessions with photos
  • Track reading emotions and reactions
  • Quick book import via scanning
  • DNF (Did Not Finish) book tracking
  • Import from Goodreads and Storygraph
  • Goodreads library synchronization
Features
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Book tracking should feel like fun, not like homework. It’s a chance to explore, escape, and connect with stories. With Reading Journey, you can log your sessions, track your reactions, and discover who you are as a reader. Why you’ll love it: Easy & Fun Reading Logs: Snap a pic of your reading sessions.Record your pages and emotions. Share the Feels: Track your reactions as you read — we’ll turn it into a graphic worth sharing. Quick import: Scan books to quickly upload them to your TBR. DNF Graveyard: Bury the books you didn’t finish—they still count for something! No Streaks, No Stress: Show up for your books however you want. Import your library from GoodReads or Storygraph. GoodReads Sync: Automatically fetch and synchronize new books from GoodReads Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://readingjourney.co/privacy

Screenshots

Read Today4 screens
Reading Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Read Today at 100% against Reading Journey's 73%. Read Today also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Reading Journey's advantage is ratings volume (375 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Reading Journey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Journey has 375 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Read Today's written reviews are positive against 73% of Reading Journey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Read Today ships an update weekly, Reading Journey every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Read Today versus Reading Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead TodayReading Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (375 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2375 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMickael LokhateVinh Dinh

Customer experience

Read Today

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

Reading Journey

All ratings370 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral17.3%
Negative9.6%

Bugs and requests

Read Today

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Reading Journey

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional bugs and glitches reported

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to edit book page counts
  • Additional star rating options (0.25, 0.75)
  • Ability to follow other users

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

Reading Journey

Subscriptions2
  • Reading Journey Plus$4.991 Month
  • Reading Journey Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Read Today free?
Read Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Journey free?
Reading Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Read Today or Reading Journey?
Read Today is rated higher. Read Today averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Reading Journey averages 4.7 from 375 ratings.
Do Read Today or Reading Journey have ads?
Neither Read Today nor Reading Journey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Read Today or Reading Journey?
Read Today ships an update weekly, and Reading Journey every 10 days. Most recently, Read Today was updated on October 25, 2026 and Reading Journey on October 25, 2026.

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