# ReadStats vs Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadStats at none against Reader's 4. ReadStats also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3). Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReadStats asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ReadStats against 5.0 for Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.

ReadStats ships an update fortnightly, Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadStats | Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readstats/id6748966946/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-book-tracker-and-clubs/id6759833105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Shoemake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828279387) | [MATTHEW ROBERT FRIEDMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881058638) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadStats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readstats/id6748966946)

Effortlessly track your reading habits with this app. Log books, monitor reading sessions, and gain insights into your reading speed and progress. Organize your library with custom views and enjoy a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Book logging with details, Reading session tracking, Detailed reading statistics, TBR and wishlist management, Advanced sorting and filtering, Customizable user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-book-tracker-and-clubs/id6759833105)

This app helps you track your reading, discover new books, and connect with other readers. Organize your library, set reading goals, and join or host book clubs. Share your reading journey and see your year in review.

**Highlights:** Track reading with shelves, ratings, and reviews, Reading timer with widgets, Import history from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Book discovery and recommendations, Join and host book clubs, Yearly reading stats and review

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Creator | $9.99 | per month |
| Reader+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Creator Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadStats free?

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

### Is Reader free?

Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ReadStats or Reader?

Reader is rated higher. ReadStats averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Reader averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ReadStats or Reader have ads?

Neither ReadStats nor Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadStats or Reader?

ReadStats ships an update fortnightly, and Reader every 3 days. Most recently, ReadStats was updated on November 5, 2026 and Reader on October 31, 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.*