Almost read vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Almost read
This app helps readers track their reading habits, manage their book library, and discover new titles. It features a reading timer, journal, quote saving, and AI-powered recommendations. Designed for thoughtful readers who want to deepen their connection with books.
- Organize book library and TBR lists
- Track reading time with a timer
- Build reading habits with streaks and goals
- Keep a reading journal and save quotes
- AI-powered book recommendations
- Import books from Goodreads
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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/
Folio
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Remember the reading life behind every finished—or unfinished—book. Folio is a private reading log for iPhone that keeps your library, timed sessions, page progress, notes, goals, and statistics together without adding a social feed. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY • Find books through search or add them manually • Organize reading, finished, want-to-read, and did-not-finish shelves • Keep the title, author, cover, page count, dates, rating, and review together • Start with up to 10 books for free TRACK EVERY READING SESSION Start a timer when you sit down with a book, then save how long you read and where you stopped. Page and percentage progress make long books and partial sessions visible—not only the finish. KEEP THE THOUGHTS THAT MATTER Save private notes, quotations, and page references beside the book that inspired them. Write one sentence or many; Folio does not turn your journal into a public performance. SEE YOUR READING PATTERNS Review reading time, pages, streaks, monthly activity, and annual-goal progress. Use the record to understand the habit rather than race through a leaderboard. MORE WAYS TO READ Use ambient sounds during a session, keep a current book on your Home Screen widget, create optional share cards, and export your library as CSV. PRIVACY-MINDED No account is required. Journal data stays on your device and can be exported as CSV with Folio Pro. There are no followers and no social feed. FOLIO PRO Folio is free to download and supports a library of up to 10 books before upgrading. Optional annual and lifetime purchases unlock unlimited books and the complete experience. Prices vary by storefront. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Almost read at every 2 weeks against Folio's every 4 months. Almost read also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Almost read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Folio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Almost read ships an update every 2 weeks, Folio every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Almost read | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KUKI EDZHENSI, OOO | 远锋 叶 |
In-app purchases
Almost read
- Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$79.99
Folio
- Folio Pro - Yearly$9.991 Year
- Folio Pro - Lifetime$24.99









