Comparison

ReadMe vs Mybrary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadMe

This app helps you meticulously track your reading progress, visualize your habits with a calendar heatmap, and build consistent reading streaks. Organize your library, discover reading patterns, and enjoy a beautiful, ad-free experience designed for iOS.

Highlights
  • Log reading sessions by pages and time
  • Visual calendar heatmap for activity
  • Build and track reading streaks
  • Automatic reading speed calculation
  • Detailed reading statistics and charts
  • Organize books into custom shelves
  • Search and add books from external libraries
Features
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Your Reading Journey, Beautifully Tracked ReadMe is the elegant book tracking app designed exclusively for iOS readers who want more from their reading life. Whether you're a casual reader or racing through your TBR pile, ReadMe turns every page into progress you can see. TRACK EVERY PAGE - Log reading sessions with pages read and time spent - Visual calendar heatmap shows your reading activity at a glance - Build reading streaks and watch your consistency grow - Calculate your reading speed automatically BEAUTIFUL STATISTICS - Year-over-year comparisons to see your growth - Monthly breakdowns with cumulative progress charts - Discover your most productive reading days - Track top genres and reading patterns - See your ratings distribution across all books ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY - Manage books across Reading, To Read, and Completed shelves - Create a Wish List for future purchases - Search and add books from Google Books and Open Library - Rate and review finished books - Add any book, even without page counts DESIGNED FOR iOS - Liquid glass aesthetic matches iOS 26 design standards - Beautiful dark mode support - Smooth animations and haptic feedback - Comfortable one-handed use - Native performance with offline support YOUR DATA, YOUR PRIVACY - All your reading data synced across devices - No ads, no tracking, no distractions Whether you're tracking a single book or managing hundreds, ReadMe makes every reading session count. Join readers who've discovered the joy of seeing their progress visualized beautifully. Start your reading journey today.

About

Mybrary

A private book tracking application that stores all your data locally on your device. Easily log reading progress, rate books, and organize your library with custom collections. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Local data storage
  • Track reading progress
  • Add books by scan or search
  • Organize with collections
  • Rate and review books
  • Set reading goals
  • Import/export library data
Features
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Mybrary is a simple, private book tracker. No account required. No data collection. Everything stays on your device. Track what you're reading, want to read, or have finished. Add books by title, barcode scan, or search. Track pages, listening time, and reading progress. Rate and review. Organize with collections. Set reading goals. Your library is yours. Import and export anytime. Automatic backups keep your data safe. Built for readers who want a clean, fast app that respects their privacy. No ads, no recommendations you didn't ask for, no selling your reading habits. Try it free for 30 days. After that, it's $2.99 one time to use it forever. No subscription, no renewals, no tricks.

Screenshots

ReadMe4 screens
Mybrary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadMe at none against Mybrary's 1. Mybrary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mybrary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReadMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReadMe against 5.0 for Mybrary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadMe ships an update every 6 weeks, Mybrary every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ReadMe versus Mybrary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadMeMybrary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh EngelsJohn Manasco

Customer experience

ReadMe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mybrary

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ReadMe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mybrary

One-time1
  • Mybrary Pro$2.99

Questions

Is ReadMe free?
ReadMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mybrary free?
Mybrary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadMe or Mybrary?
ReadMe and Mybrary are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do ReadMe or Mybrary have ads?
Neither ReadMe nor Mybrary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadMe or Mybrary?
ReadMe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mybrary every 4 weeks. Most recently, ReadMe was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mybrary on October 28, 2026.

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