MemoRead Journal vs Origata
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 • Clear screens and readable text • Add a book in seconds by scanning its ISBN barcode • A calm, classic design made for readers, not for tech experts KEEP TRACK OF EVERY BOOK • Record your rating, reading date and personal notes • Save your favorite excerpts by taking a picture or dictating them • Organize your library on shelves: read, reading, want to read • Find any book instantly with simple filters • See your reading habits by week, month or year SHARE WITH FRIENDS • Share your favorite books with friends in one tap YOUR READING STAYS PRIVATE • Your books, notes and excerpts are private: other users can never see them, unless you choose to share them. • Your reading content is stored securely and is never sold or shared. • What you read and write is never used for advertising. • Try MemoRead without an account, and create one whenever you like to
Origata
This app helps you track your progress with physical books. Scan barcodes to add books to your digital library, log your current page, and share reading milestones. Build a reading habit with daily streaks.
- Physical book progress tracking
- Instant barcode scanner for book addition
- Shareable reading milestones
- Goodreads import
- Daily reading streak counter
- Frictionless page logging
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Never lose your place again. Origata is a minimalist reading tracker designed specifically for physical book lovers. Inspired by the elegant folding motif of traditional bookmarks, Origata removes the digital clutter so you can focus entirely on your reading goals. Say goodbye to dog-eared pages and loose scraps of paper. Seamlessly log your physical book progress, build your personal library, and share your literary milestones with your community. POWERFUL TOOLS FOR PHYSICAL BOOKS: * Instant Barcode Scanner: Build your digital bookshelf instantly by scanning the ISBN barcode on any physical book. * Shareable Milestones: Show off your reading journey! Easily share beautiful progress cards and completed book summaries directly to social media. * Easy Goodreads Import: Bring your entire reading history, custom shelves, and saved books over in seconds. * Streak Counter: Turn reading into a habit with daily streaks. * Frictionless Page Logging: Record your exact physical book page with zero clutter or distraction. Origata offers a clean, distraction-free environment to honor your reading routine. Enjoy core features for free, or unlock the full premium experience with our simple, affordable subscription. Download Origata today and keep your place perfectly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://origata.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MemoRead Journal at none against Origata's 3. MemoRead Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Origata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MemoRead Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MemoRead Journal | Origata |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laure Tille | Austin Nguyen |
In-app purchases
MemoRead Journal
No in-app purchases
Origata
- Origata Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Origata Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- Origata Pro Lifetime$79.99









