Reading Timer vs BookFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reading Timer
Track your reading time and pages with a quick timer. Organize your personal library, view detailed reading statistics, and stay motivated with a visual reading heatmap.
- Quick reading timer
- Page tracking
- Personal library management
- Reading statistics and reports
- Reading heatmap for streaks
- Track reading pace
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[Key Features] 1. Quick reading timer & time tracking - Start with one tap to measure reading time and record pages read, then instantly see your reading pace (pages/min). Keep every minute accurately logged. 2. Your personal library & book tracker - Manage books you’ve read, are reading, and have finished with a simple book tracker. Fill your digital library and enjoy reading more. 3. At-a-glance reading stats & reports - Explore total reading time, daily average, monthly trends, and more with clean reading reports. Great for time management, self-improvement, and goal achievement. 4. Motivating reading heatmap (streaks) - Your daily reading log grows into a beautiful reading heatmap. Watch your streaks flourish, feel your progress, and stay motivated for your next reading challenge. OPTIONAL PRO SUBSCRIPTION Reading Timer Pro is a 1-month auto-renewable subscription. It removes all banner, native, interstitial, and rewarded ads while the subscription is active. The price is shown before purchase and may vary by storefront. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hydroponicglass.com/privacy-policy/
BookFocus
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Build a daily reading habit with BookFocus. BookFocus is a reading timer and book tracker designed to help you stay focused while reading. Track your books, pages, reading time, and progress in one simple app. Key Features • Reading Timer for Every Book Track how long you read each book with a dedicated timer. • Page Tracker Save your starting page and last page to easily monitor your reading progress. • Reading Log Automatically record your reading sessions and build your personal reading history. • Library Due Date Reminder Set borrow and return dates and receive reminders before your book is due. • Apple Watch Support Start a reading timer and save your progress directly from your watch. Perfect for: • Building a daily reading habit • Students and language learners • Anyone who wants to stay focused while reading No distractions. Just reading. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BookFocus at none against Reading Timer's shown. BookFocus also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Reading Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Reading Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and BookFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Reading Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, BookFocus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading Timer | BookFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seulki Eom | jaemin park |
In-app purchases
Reading Timer
- Reading Timer Pro$1.991 Month
BookFocus
- monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Summer Theme$0.99
- BookFocus Premium$1.99
