# BookQuest vs Reading Goal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookQuest at 60% against Reading Goal's 0%. BookQuest also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Reading Goal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Reading Goal asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookQuest holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookQuest has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BookQuest's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reading Goal's.

BookQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, Reading Goal every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookQuest | Reading Goal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookquest-reading-tracker/id6751550021/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-goal-page-tracker/id6772143537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leanne Calderwood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804664598) | [LEAN ASIA CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815050814) |

## What reviewers say

### BookQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookquest-reading-tracker/id6751550021)

Gamify your reading with rewards, streaks, and challenges to conquer your book list. Track progress, earn coins, unlock achievements, and compete with friends. Features an AI companion for book discussions and quizzes.

**Highlights:** Track reading time and pages, Set daily and yearly reading goals, Earn coins and unlock achievements, AI companion for book discussions, AI-generated chapter quizzes, Detailed reading statistics, Compete with friends on leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookQuest Pro - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| BookQuest Pro - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Reading Goal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-goal-page-tracker/id6772143537)

This app helps users establish a consistent reading routine by setting daily page goals and logging reading sessions. It visually tracks progress towards daily and weekly targets, encouraging a regular habit. Data is stored locally without requiring an account or synchronization.

**Highlights:** Set daily page goals, Log reading sessions, Track progress visually, Local data storage, No account required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookQuest free?

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

### Is Reading Goal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookQuest or Reading Goal?

BookQuest is rated higher. BookQuest averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Reading Goal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BookQuest or Reading Goal have ads?

Neither BookQuest nor Reading Goal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookQuest or Reading Goal?

BookQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reading Goal every 4 months. Most recently, BookQuest was updated on October 30, 2026 and Reading Goal on October 31, 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.*