# Reading Timer vs Pages Read

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Timer at 89% against Pages Read's 0%. Reading Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). Pages Read's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Pages Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Timer has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Reading Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pages Read's.

Reading Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Pages Read every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Timer | Pages Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-read/id6756927444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seulki Eom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718927408) | [Stefan van Dierendonck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822136084) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917)

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.

**Highlights:** Quick reading timer, Page tracking, Personal library management, Reading statistics and reports, Reading heatmap for streaks, Track reading pace

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Timer Pro | $1.99 | per month |


### Pages Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-read/id6756927444)

This app helps you read more by tracking your progress and daily goals. It offers a private and simple way to log reading sessions and build consistent habits over time. Data is stored securely on your device or via iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Track pages read, Set daily reading goals, Log reading sessions quickly, Monitor reading habits over time, Optional iCloud sync, Private and ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pages Read PRO | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Timer free?

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

### Is Pages Read free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading Timer or Pages Read?

Reading Timer is rated higher. Reading Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Pages Read averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reading Timer or Pages Read have ads?

Reading Timer shows ads; Pages Read does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Timer or Pages Read?

Reading Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pages Read every 8 days. Most recently, Reading Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pages Read on October 28, 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.*