# Almost read vs Bookus

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Almost read | Bookus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-read-book-tracker/id6744637596/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookus-track-your-reading/id6764106531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KUKI EDZHENSI, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727655451) | [Chi App Prodiction](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845678182) |

## What reviewers say

### Almost read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-read-book-tracker/id6744637596)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $79.99 | one-time |


### Bookus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookus-track-your-reading/id6764106531)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly bookus plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly bookus plus | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*