Comparison

Almost read vs Bookus

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

Head to head
About

Almost read

Organize your reading with custom shelves and track your progress. Get personalized book suggestions based on your preferences and use the built-in timer to build a mindful reading habit. Enjoy a clean, minimalist interface designed for deep reflection.

Highlights
  • Organize books into custom shelves
  • AI-powered book recommendations
  • Reading time tracker
  • Minimalist interface
  • Personal reading reflections
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Looking for a book tracker that does more than count pages? Almost read is an aesthetic book tracker and reading journal built for readers who reflect on what they read. Track every book on your shelf, log reading time with a timer, build a habit with streaks, and get AI recommendations that actually match your taste. MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY AND TBR LIST Organize your library across lists: Books in progress, Finished, and Want to read. Build your TBR and custom shelves by mood, genre, or anything you choose. Add books by barcode scan, manual search, or import from Goodreads. Search by title or author to grow your library fast. READING TIMER, STREAKS, AND GOALS Track time for every book with a built-in timer. Log manual sessions to catch up on past reading. Set yearly goals and build a streak that keeps your reading habit alive. View your progress on a beautiful calendar and see your reading story month by month. Visual stats show time, pages, and sessions at a glance. READING JOURNAL AND QUOTES Keep a journal with personal notes for every book. Scan and save your favorite quotes so you never forget what a book meant to you. Rate finished books. AI BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Not the top charts. Not sponsored picks. Almost read uses smart AI to recommend books that match what you actually like, based on the themes of books you have loved. Discover your next read without endless scrolling. CLEAN, AESTHETIC DESIGN No noise. No social pressure. Just your shelf, your journal, your timer, and your stats. Almost read was designed for focused, thoughtful readers who want more than a checklist. WHAT USERS SAY "Simple, beautiful, and made with love. Reading feels cozier now!" "Really functional and super convenient for tracking my reading." Download Almost read and make reading a part of your life. For inquiries: info@almostread.com Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bookus

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, reading time, and daily streaks. Visualize your reading activity with charts and keep your current book front and center with widgets.

Highlights
  • Track reading sessions and time
  • Log page progress
  • Build daily reading streaks
  • Personal library collection
  • Stats and insights on reading habits
  • Reading activity charts
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Bookus is a minimalist reading tracker designed for people who read physical books and want to see real progress. • Read with intention Start a session when you open a book and log your progress when you finish. Bookus tracks your reading time so nothing gets lost. • Track your progress Log pages and see how far you’ve come. Stay motivated by watching your book progress grow. • Build your streak Read every day and keep your streak alive. A simple system that actually works. • Your personal library Add books and build your own collection of what you’ve read. • Stats and insights See how long it took you to finish a book, how often you read, and your most productive days. • Reading charts Visualize your reading activity by day and week. • Widgets Keep your reading front and center with widgets showing your current progress. — Bookus helps you turn reading into a consistent habit and read more. Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chiapp.tech/bookus/privacy/index.html

Screenshots

Almost read4 screens
Bookus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bookus at 5.0 against Almost read's 4.7. Bookus also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Almost read's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Almost read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bookus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Almost read has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Almost read's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bookus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Almost read ships an update fortnightly, Bookus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Almost read versus Bookus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlmost readBookus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKUKI EDZHENSI, OOOChi App Prodiction

Customer experience

Almost read

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.8%

Bookus

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Almost read

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro1 Year trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99
2 purchases

Bookus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly bookus plus$5.991 Month
  • Yearly bookus plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Almost read free?
Almost read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookus free?
Bookus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Almost read or Bookus?
Bookus is rated higher. Almost read averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Bookus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Almost read or Bookus have ads?
Neither Almost read nor Bookus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Almost read or Bookus?
Almost read ships an update fortnightly, and Bookus every 8 days. Most recently, Almost read was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bookus on October 12, 2026.

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