Comparison

ReadStats vs SketchStory

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

Head to head
About

ReadStats

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
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ReadStats is a private, offline reading tracker for people who love books and data. Log what you read, time your sessions, and turn your reading habit into stats and shareable cards—no account, no ads, no cloud. TRACK YOUR LIBRARY - Organize books across Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Finished shelves - Add books in seconds by searching Open Library or scanning an ISBN barcode - Or add them manually—paperback, hardback, eBook, or audiobook - Rate with stars or numbers and capture your own reviews LOG EVERY SESSION - Record pages read and time spent, or use the built-in reading timer - Your timer survives app restarts, so you never lose progress - Sessions roll up automatically into your stats SEE YOUR STATS - Reading speed in words per minute and pages per minute - Total read time, days to finish, session counts, and averages - Filter your statistics by year - Set reading goals and track them as you go SHARE BEAUTIFUL CARDS - Turn any finished book into a share card—Cover, Simple, Poster, or Review styles - Light, dark, and transparent themes - Save as an image or share anywhere MAKE IT YOURS - Light, dark, and system themes with a custom accent color - Choose your typeface and configure the navigation bar - Tag books and filter your library exactly how you like YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE - Everything is stored locally—no account, no sign-in, no tracking - Import your existing library from Goodreads or CSV - Export everything to CSV whenever you want Whether you're chasing a yearly goal, curious about your reading pace, or just want a tidy log of every book you finish, ReadStats keeps it simple, private, and yours. Questions or ideas? Reach us right from Settings.

About

SketchStory

Features
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SketchStory - Turn Imagination into Stories SketchStory transforms children’s drawings and everyday moments into personalized storybooks. Instead of passive screen time, kids become active participants - seeing their ideas come to life through engaging stories and illustrations. Powered by Apple Intelligence, the app generates unique narratives, creates storybook-style images from simple sketches, and understands visual input to build meaningful characters and scenes. Stories can also be read aloud, making it perfect for bedtime. SketchStory is completely private and runs entirely on-device. No data is collected or shared, and no internet connection is required. Designed for modern families, SketchStory encourages creativity, supports early literacy, and turns screen time into a calm, imaginative experience.

Screenshots

ReadStats4 screens
SketchStory3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReadStats at 15.0 against SketchStory's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ReadStats versus SketchStory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadStatsSketchStory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler ShoemakeHariharan Mudaliar

In-app purchases

None

ReadStats

No in-app purchases

None

SketchStory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReadStats free?
ReadStats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SketchStory free?
SketchStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReadStats or SketchStory have ads?
Neither ReadStats nor SketchStory shows ads.

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