Comparison

MiniLib vs ReadMe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MiniLib

This app offers a streamlined way to track your reading progress and organize your book collection. It features simple shelves, smart tags, and collections for effortless library management. Easily import books, add notes, and share your reading.

Highlights
  • Simple reading shelves (To Read, Reading, Paused, Finished)
  • Search Google Books and import details
  • ISBN barcode scanner for quick book addition
  • Add notes and quotes while reading
  • Customizable tags and smart collections
  • Automatic iCloud synchronization
  • Offline functionality
Features
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MiniLib: Simple Book Tracker & Reading Journal MiniLib is a focused reading tracker for people who prefer simplicity. Instead of page counters and social feeds, it gives you four clear shelves—To Read, Reading, Paused, and Finished—plus smart tags and collections so your library stays organized without extra effort. Core Features • Clean, distraction-free design that's quick to navigate • Search the Open Library catalogue by title, author or ISBN—and import details with one tap • Lightning-fast ISBN barcode scanner to add books in seconds • Add short Book Notes to capture ideas, quotes or reminders while you read • Tags: choose from thoughtfully designed tags (each with its own color and icon) or create your own—organize once, find books instantly • Smart Collections: rule-based or manual lists (e.g. Recently Added, Finished This Year, Fantasy Favorites) that update automatically in the background • Custom book covers: upload your own images for a personalized library • Reading history: track multiple reads of the same book with detailed dates • Share any book via the standard Share Sheet—message, email or post it anywhere • Export your entire library as a CSV file for backups or spreadsheets • Automatic iCloud synchronization between iPhone and iPad • Light and Dark Mode that follows your system setting • Works offline; all data is stored locally and synced only through your personal iCloud account Why choose MiniLib MiniLib keeps the essentials at hand—track what you plan to read, what you're reading now, what you've paused, and what you've finished—while adding powerful organization tools you actually need. Colorful tags let you sort however you think about your library; smart collections do the heavy lifting so you never lose track of your reading goals. The result is an app that opens instantly and stays out of your way, leaving more time for the books themselves.

About

ReadMe

This app helps you meticulously track your reading progress, visualize your habits with a calendar heatmap, and build consistent reading streaks. Organize your library, discover reading patterns, and enjoy a beautiful, ad-free experience designed for iOS.

Highlights
  • Log reading sessions by pages and time
  • Visual calendar heatmap for activity
  • Build and track reading streaks
  • Automatic reading speed calculation
  • Detailed reading statistics and charts
  • Organize books into custom shelves
  • Search and add books from external libraries
Features
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Your Reading Journey, Beautifully Tracked ReadMe is the elegant book tracking app designed exclusively for iOS readers who want more from their reading life. Whether you're a casual reader or racing through your TBR pile, ReadMe turns every page into progress you can see. TRACK EVERY PAGE - Log reading sessions with pages read and time spent - Visual calendar heatmap shows your reading activity at a glance - Build reading streaks and watch your consistency grow - Calculate your reading speed automatically BEAUTIFUL STATISTICS - Year-over-year comparisons to see your growth - Monthly breakdowns with cumulative progress charts - Discover your most productive reading days - Track top genres and reading patterns - See your ratings distribution across all books ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY - Manage books across Reading, To Read, and Completed shelves - Create a Wish List for future purchases - Search and add books from Google Books and Open Library - Rate and review finished books - Add any book, even without page counts DESIGNED FOR iOS - Liquid glass aesthetic matches iOS 26 design standards - Beautiful dark mode support - Smooth animations and haptic feedback - Comfortable one-handed use - Native performance with offline support YOUR DATA, YOUR PRIVACY - All your reading data synced across devices - No ads, no tracking, no distractions Whether you're tracking a single book or managing hundreds, ReadMe makes every reading session count. Join readers who've discovered the joy of seeing their progress visualized beautifully. Start your reading journey today.

Screenshots

MiniLib4 screens
ReadMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ReadMe at free against MiniLib's ad-supported. MiniLib's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MiniLib against 5.0 for ReadMe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiniLib has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiniLib ships an update every 4 weeks, ReadMe every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MiniLib versus ReadMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniLibReadMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher BrockJosh Engels

Customer experience

MiniLib

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ReadMe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiniLib

No in-app purchases

None

ReadMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiniLib free?
MiniLib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadMe free?
ReadMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiniLib or ReadMe?
MiniLib and ReadMe are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MiniLib or ReadMe have ads?
Neither MiniLib nor ReadMe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiniLib or ReadMe?
MiniLib ships an update every 4 weeks, and ReadMe every 6 weeks. Most recently, MiniLib was updated on October 27, 2026 and ReadMe on October 24, 2026.

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