Comparison

Verso vs Pagecount

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

Head to head
About

Verso

Features
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Verso is the most intuitive book tracker and reading log designed for the modern reader. Whether you are tackling a massive TBR pile or simply want to organize your personal library, Verso provides the tools you need to stay consistent and reach your reading goals in 2026. Complete Book Tracker and Reading Log Keep a precise history of every book you have read, are currently reading, or want to read. Our advanced reading tracker helps you log pages, time, and progress with a single tap. Advanced TBR and Bookshelf Management Never lose track of your next read. Organize your books into custom categories, digital shelves, and a dedicated TBR bookshelf. Verso acts as your personal book buddy, ensuring your library is always at your fingertips. Reading Progress and Goal Tracking Stay motivated with visual progress bars and daily reading goals. Whether you use the app as a progress book for school or a personal reading habit builder, our stats engine tracks your speed reading velocity and total time spent in books. Smart Library Organization Use Verso as a comprehensive bookshelf app to catalog your physical and digital collection. The built-in barcode scanner allows you to add titles instantly, making it the most efficient shelf app for serious collectors. Comprehensive Reading List Features Build the ultimate reading list and sort your books by genre, rating, or status. With Verso, your bookshelf is more than just a list; it is a dynamic record of your literary journey. Speed Reading and Habit Insights Analyze your reading patterns with deep-dive statistics. See how fast you read, identify your most productive hours, and improve your consistency with our integrated reading timer and log. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/speechl-privacy-policies/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Need support or have feature ideas? Contact us any time at younesdotdev@gmail.com and we’ll help you keep those pages turning.

About

Pagecount

Features
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Start your 7-day free trial and unlock everything Pagecount has to offer — no account, no cloud, just you and your books. Pagecount Pro includes all features: • Unlimited book tracking across every format — paper, Kindle, audiobook, library ebook • Unlimited reading session logging • Daily streak counter to keep your momentum going • Daily page goal with a progress ring • Per-book pace tracking with finish-date projections • Weekly and all-time stats with full history • Zero accounts. Zero cloud. Fully private. A Pagecount Pro subscription is required to use Pagecount. Try it free for 7 days, then $49.99/year (or $9.99/month, $4.99/week). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://iamkelly.ai/ios-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://iamkelly.ai/ios-support

Screenshots

Verso4 screens
Pagecount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pagecount at weekly against Verso's every 2 months. Verso's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Verso sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Pagecount sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verso ships an update every 2 months, Pagecount weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Verso versus Pagecount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersoPagecount
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYounes OubariAusten Allred

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Verso

Subscriptions2
  • Reading Tracker VIP$5.997 Days
  • Reading Tracker VIP$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Pagecount

Subscriptions3
  • Pagecount Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pagecount Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pagecount Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Verso free?
Verso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pagecount free?
Pagecount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Verso or Pagecount have ads?
Neither Verso nor Pagecount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verso or Pagecount?
Verso ships an update every 2 months, and Pagecount weekly. Most recently, Verso was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pagecount on October 31, 2026.

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