# Reading Journey vs LitList

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LitList at 100% against Reading Journey's 73%. LitList also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Reading Journey's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Journey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LitList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LitList holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 100% of LitList's.

Reading Journey ships an update every 10 days, LitList weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Journey | LitList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litlist-reading-tracker/id6760516248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vinh Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/412738005) | [merakistorms](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884790184) |

## 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


### LitList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litlist-reading-tracker/id6760516248)

Organize your reading life with this app. Track books, rate spice, tag tropes, and discover new reads tailored to your taste. Features include audiobook support, smart search, and social reading with friends.

**Highlights:** Log reading status and streaks, Audiobook tracking, Smart library search and filtering, Trope and spice tagging, Personalized book recommendations, Buddy reads and social sharing, Goodreads library import

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LitList Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| LitList Plus Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Journey free?

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

### Is LitList free?

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

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

LitList is rated higher. Reading Journey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while LitList averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reading Journey or LitList have ads?

Neither Reading Journey nor LitList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Journey or LitList?

Reading Journey ships an update every 10 days, and LitList weekly. Most recently, Reading Journey was updated on October 28, 2026 and LitList on October 24, 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.*