Comparison

Read Today vs MidChapter

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 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

MidChapter

Track your reading progress with this app. Organize books into 'Want to Read,' 'Currently Reading,' and 'Already Read' shelves. Monitor your reading pace and set annual goals to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Organize books into three shelves
  • Track reading progress with page updates
  • Visualize progress with a donut ring
  • Set annual reading goals
  • View reading statistics
  • Search millions of books
Features
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MidChapter is the reading tracker built for people who actually read. Search any book, add it to your shelves, and track your progress as you go. Three simple shelves Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Already Read - move books between them in one tap. Progress at a glance A simple donut ring shows exactly where you are in your current book. Update your page number anytime. Reading stats that motivate Set an annual reading goal and watch your progress build. See how many books you've finished, pages read, and your reading pace by month. Discover your next read Search millions of books by title, author, or genre — powered by Google Books. As an Amazon Associate, MidChapter earns from qualifying purchases.

Screenshots

Read Today4 screens
MidChapter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MidChapter at none against Read Today's 2. MidChapter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MidChapter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Read Today against 5.0 for MidChapter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Read Today ships an update weekly, MidChapter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Read Today versus MidChapter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead TodayMidChapter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMickael LokhateGARRETT STEVEN LANGDON

Customer experience

Read Today

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

MidChapter

All ratings3 ratings
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
None

MidChapter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Read Today free?
Read Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MidChapter free?
MidChapter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Read Today or MidChapter?
Read Today and MidChapter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Read Today or MidChapter have ads?
Neither Read Today nor MidChapter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Read Today or MidChapter?
Read Today ships an update weekly, and MidChapter every 2 days. Most recently, Read Today was updated on October 25, 2026 and MidChapter on October 31, 2026.

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