Softcover vs ReadKar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Softcover
Track your reading progress, manage book lists, and connect with a community of readers. Discover new titles, follow friends, and engage in discussions. Features include detailed statistics, release notifications, and home screen widgets.
- Track reading progress (page/percentage/time)
- Manage reading lists (Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished)
- Follow friends and explore trending titles
- Community book discussions and curated lists
- Detailed reading statistics and annual goals
- Release notifications for anticipated books
- Home screen widgets for reading progress
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Your favorite book tracking companion is here! Softcover brings the power of Hardcover to your iPhone with a beautifully designed, native iOS experience. Track Everything You Read Manage your Currently Reading, Want to Read, and Finished lists with ease. Update your progress by page, percentage, or time—perfect for both books and audiobooks. Stay Connected Follow friends, explore trending titles, discover curated community lists, and engage with book discussions. Join a vibrant community of passionate readers. Beautiful Home Screen Widgets Keep your reading progress at your fingertips with elegant widgets showing your current books and reading goals. Smart Features • Detailed reading statistics and annual goals • Release notifications for anticipated titles • Comprehensive book search with ratings and reviews • Edition selection Seamlessly Syncs with Hardcover All your reading data stays perfectly in sync with your Hardcover.app account across all your devices. Requires a free Hardcover.app account.
ReadKar
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Welcome to ReadKar — Your Smart Physical Book Subscription ReadKar brings the joy of real books back into your life. Discover, rent, and read physical books without the hassle of buying and storing them. With fast doorstep delivery and flexible subscription plans, reading has never been easier. Whether you're a passionate reader, a student, or a parent building a reading habit for your children — ReadKar makes books accessible, affordable, and convenient. Why Choose ReadKar? Doorstep Book Delivery Get physical books delivered directly to your home. 24-hour delivery for available books 48-hour delivery for special requests Easy pickup and exchange Subscription-Based Reading Enjoy unlimited discovery with flexible monthly plans. No need to purchase every book Save money while reading more Curated selections across genres Smart Discovery & Community Explore books through a reader-focused platform. Browse popular and trending titles Connect with fellow readers Discover new authors and genres Perfect for Families & Kids Build strong reading habits. Educational books Story collections Exam and learning resources Features Physical book rentals Fast doorstep delivery & pickup Subscription-based plans Easy browsing and ordering Reading-focused community experience Made for Real Readers In a world of screens, ReadKar helps you reconnect with the joy of physical books. Start your reading journey today. Support Have questions? We’re here to help you every step of the way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReadKar at 13.0 against Softcover's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Softcover ships an update every 2 months, ReadKar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Softcover | ReadKar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robin Bolinsson | Anivedam Technologies Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Softcover
No in-app purchases
ReadKar
No in-app purchases
