# Booklog vs Pause

The clearest difference is monetization model: Booklog at free against Pause's freemium. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Booklog | Pause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryunosuke Shibuya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588660637) | [Iku Yagome](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780103974) |

## What reviewers say

### Booklog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklog/id6738736445)

Track your reading progress with this app. Organize books by status, add custom categories, and scan barcodes for easy registration. Record details like page count and deadlines to manage your library effectively.

**Highlights:** Manage books by status (Purchased, To Buy, Reading, Finished), Add custom statuses with color customization, Register books by scanning barcodes, Register custom materials, Organize books with tags, Record book details like page count and deadlines

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-scroll-less-read-more/id6780103972)

This app helps you reclaim time spent on social media and videos by setting usage limits before you open them. It converts your social media time into an estimate of how many book pages you could have read, encouraging a shift towards reading.

**Highlights:** Set time limits for apps before opening, Automatically block apps when time expires, Convert social media time to book pages, Track reading progress with a virtual companion, Home screen widgets and live activities, Shareable progress cards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Booklog free?

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

### Is Pause free?

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

### Do Booklog or Pause have ads?

Neither Booklog nor Pause shows ads.

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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.*