Reading History vs Reading Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reading History
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This is an app for recording your reading. [ Features ] - There is a function to display your age at the time of reading, but you can choose not to use it. - You can register dates by year only or by month only, so it would also be good idea to register past readings. - You can register your reading planning. - You can manage the reading order of unread books. - It also supports rereading. - Text recognition allows you to copy and paste text from images in your camera and photo library. - The registered data can be output to a CSV file. [ Privacy ] - The registered data is stored securely on your device and cannot be accessed from outside. - Passcode lock function available. Your passcode information is securely stored in Keychain, provided by Apple.
Reading Journal
Organize your reading life by tracking books, visualizing progress, and cultivating lasting reading habits. Keep all your reading statistics and personal reflections in one central, attractive location.
- Track books read
- Visualize reading progress
- Build reading habits
- Store reading stats
- Keep personal reflections
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Transform your reading experience with Reading Journal. Track your books, visualize your progress, and build habits that last. Why Reading Journal? We believe every book deserves a home. Keep all your reading stats and personal reflections in one beautiful place. More to come! This is just the beginning. We are working hard on exciting new updates, and we need your help! Since the app is still in progress, your feedback is our most valuable resource. If you have a feature request or an improvement in mind, let’s make it happen together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Reading Journal at none against Reading History's shown. Reading Journal also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Reading History's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reading History ships an update every 6 days, Reading Journal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading History | Reading Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takatoshi Suzuki | Zawaar Abbas Dad |
In-app purchases
Reading History
No in-app purchases
Reading Journal
No in-app purchases









