# Reading Journey vs HopeScroll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HopeScroll at 100% against Reading Journey's 73%. HopeScroll also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Reading Journey's advantage is ratings volume (389 vs 5). 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 HopeScroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HopeScroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Journey has 389 ratings behind it against 5, 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 HopeScroll's.

Reading Journey ships an update every 10 days, HopeScroll every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Journey | HopeScroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journey-book-tracker/id6749302195/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopescroll-scripture-study/id6809237737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **389** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vinh Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/412738005) | [MARCUS DANIEL WILLIAMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875995867) |

## 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


### HopeScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopescroll-scripture-study/id6809237737)

This app offers an offline, ad-free scripture reading experience with a unique scrolling interface. It includes a daily scripture game, customizable reading plans, and tools for highlighting, note-taking, and sharing verses. An optional studio feature allows for creative verse sharing.

**Highlights:** Offline scripture access, Daily scripture quest game, Customizable reading plans, Verse highlighting and notes, Scripture sharing tools, Home screen widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HopeScroll Studio | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Journey free?

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

### Is HopeScroll free?

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

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

HopeScroll is rated higher. Reading Journey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while HopeScroll averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Reading Journey or HopeScroll have ads?

Neither Reading Journey nor HopeScroll shows ads.

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

Reading Journey ships an update every 10 days, and HopeScroll every 5 days. Most recently, Reading Journey was updated on October 30, 2026 and HopeScroll on October 29, 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.*