# Read Today vs Reading Journey

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Today | Reading Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-today-reading-tracker/id6504188468/reviews)** | [4.7 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **375** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mickael Lokhate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552371840) | [Vinh Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/412738005) |

## What reviewers say

### Read Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-today-reading-tracker/id6504188468)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadToday Plus Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ReadToday Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Reading Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Journey Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Reading Journey Plus | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute and cozy reading experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Unique features like reading journey and DNF graveyard
- 🤳 Ability to import books from images and social media
- 💻 Responsive developers open to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with location tracking and map feature
- 📝 Lack of batch import or Goodreads integration

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional bugs and glitches reported

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*