MemoRead Journal vs Lectori
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MemoRead Journal
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MemoRead is the easiest way to keep track of your reading, share your favorite books with friends, and keep your reading journal private. No complicated menus, no learning curve: just open it and start. VERY EASY TO USE β’ Clear screens and readable text β’ Add a book in seconds by scanning its ISBN barcode β’ A calm, classic design made for readers, not for tech experts KEEP TRACK OF EVERY BOOK β’ Record your rating, reading date and personal notes β’ Save your favorite excerpts by taking a picture or dictating them β’ Organize your library on shelves: read, reading, want to read β’ Find any book instantly with simple filters β’ See your reading habits by week, month or year SHARE WITH FRIENDS β’ Share your favorite books with friends in one tap YOUR READING STAYS PRIVATE β’ Your books, notes and excerpts are private: other users can never see them, unless you choose to share them. β’ Your reading content is stored securely and is never sold or shared. β’ What you read and write is never used for advertising. β’ Try MemoRead without an account, and create one whenever you like to
Lectori
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The calm, offline-first reading diary. Build the reading habit youβve always wanted with Lectori. Designed for focus and privacy, Lectori helps you track your reading, organize your library, and see beautiful statsβwithout the clutter. WHY READERS CHOOSE LECTORI: - Complete Library Manager Organize your entire collection. Scan ISBN barcodes to add physical books instantly, or log audiobooks and e-books manually. Sort by shelves, tags, and reading status. - Track Your Way A flexible reading log for every style. Track by pages, minutes, or percentage. Perfect for daily habit building. - Private & Offline Your data belongs to you. Lectori is local-first, meaning your library works perfectly offline. No internet? No problem. - Insightful Stats visualize your reading year. See pages read, books finished, and reading streaks at a glance. - Sync (Optional) Keep your data on your device, or create a free account to sync across iPhone and iPad. Download Lectori for free and start your next chapter.
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Verdict
MemoRead Journal and Lectori are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MemoRead Journal ships an update weekly, Lectori every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MemoRead Journal | Lectori |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laure Tille | Devin Neugebauer |
In-app purchases
MemoRead Journal
No in-app purchases
Lectori
No in-app purchases









