# Reading Journey vs SwipeLit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Journey at 73% against SwipeLit's 0%. Reading Journey also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (382 vs 1). SwipeLit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Journey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SwipeLit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Journey has 382 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Reading Journey's written reviews are positive against 0% of SwipeLit's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Journey | SwipeLit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipelit/id6758277908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinh Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/412738005) | [Michael Cadenhead](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652539580) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195)

Easily log your reading sessions, track your emotions, and discover your reading habits. Share your reading journey with visually appealing graphics and import your existing libraries. This app makes tracking books enjoyable, not a chore.

**Highlights:** Log reading sessions with photos, Track reading emotions and reactions, Quick book import via scanning, DNF (Did Not Finish) book tracking, Import from Goodreads and Storygraph, Goodreads library synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Journey Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Reading Journey Plus | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute and cozy reading experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📚 Unique features like reading journey and DNF graveyard
- 🤳 Ability to import books from images and social media
- 💻 Responsive developers open to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Issues with location tracking and map feature
- 📝 Lack of batch import or Goodreads integration

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional bugs and glitches reported

**Requested features**

- Option to edit book page counts
- Additional star rating options (0.25, 0.75)
- Ability to follow other users


### SwipeLit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipelit/id6758277908)

Discover your next favorite book with a fun, intuitive swiping interface. Quickly decide on books by swiping left to pass, right to add to your wishlist, or up if you've already read it. Access detailed book information and filter by various criteria.

**Highlights:** Tinder-style book swiping, TBR wishlist management, Detailed book information, Smart filtering by genre, mood, author, High-quality book covers, Private discovery experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Journey free?

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

### Is SwipeLit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading Journey or SwipeLit?

Reading Journey is rated higher. Reading Journey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while SwipeLit averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reading Journey or SwipeLit have ads?

Neither Reading Journey nor SwipeLit shows ads.

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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.*