# Margins vs Saga

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saga at none against Margins's 3. Margins's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 23) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Margins sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Saga asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Margins against 4.9 for Saga. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Margins has 20K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Margins's written reviews are positive against 86% of Saga's.

Margins ships an update every 4 days, Saga every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Margins | Saga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718/reviews) | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-reading-tracker/id6775027169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paratext Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724586882) | [Liam Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775027171) |

## What reviewers say

### Margins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Book, #189 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and share your reading journey. It offers detailed tracking options, customizable features, and powerful search capabilities. Stay focused on your reading goals with built-in tools to minimize distractions.

**Highlights:** Half-star ratings, Track recommendations, Customizable book covers, Fuzzy date tracking, Advanced book search, Reading goals, Reading timer, Distraction blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔍 Helpful search and recommendation features
- 📚 Comprehensive book tracking capabilities
- 🔄 Smooth import from Goodreads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing books in the database
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔒 Concerns about using phone number for sign-up
- 🔢 Lack of social features and community

**Reported bugs**

- Reading time not saving correctly
- Inability to delete or edit books from lists
- Inconsistent behavior when importing data from Goodreads

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track page progress and percentage read
- Implement a profile system with custom avatars and bios
- Introduce a social feed to share reading activity with friends
- Add more advanced statistics and reading analytics


### Saga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-reading-tracker/id6775027169)

This app provides a peaceful space to log your reading habits and share your progress with friends. Track reading sessions, capture notes and new words, and set personal weekly goals without competitive elements. It's designed for readers who want to focus on their literary journey.

**Highlights:** Reading session timer, Note-taking during reading, Personal dictionary of learned words, Track reading progress, Share reading activity with friends, Set weekly reading goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Margins free?

Margins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Saga free?

Saga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Margins or Saga?

Saga is rated higher. Margins averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Saga averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Margins or Saga have ads?

Neither Margins nor Saga shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Margins or Saga?

Margins ships an update every 4 days, and Saga every 2 weeks. Most recently, Margins was updated on November 6, 2026 and Saga on October 31, 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.*