# Chaptify vs SlowRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chaptify at 100% against SlowRead's 22%. Chaptify also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). SlowRead's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (752 vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlowRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per 7 days. Chaptify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chaptify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlowRead has 752 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chaptify's written reviews are positive against 22% of SlowRead's.

Chaptify ships an update every 2 months, SlowRead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chaptify | SlowRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaptify-reading-tracker/id6755592559/reviews)** | [4.7 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **752** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 82 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaptify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854694833) | [Adrian Martinez Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864939018) |

## What reviewers say

### Chaptify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaptify-reading-tracker/id6755592559)

Organize your reading, discover new books, and connect with friends. Save notes, highlights, and get AI-powered insights to enhance your reading experience and find your next favorite title faster.

**Highlights:** Personalized book recommendations, Reading progress tracking, Want to Read list, Ratings and reviews, Friends feed and activity, Notes, highlights, and annotations, AI summaries, In-app discussions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SlowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Book, #48 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a visually appealing digital bookshelf and encourages focused reading sessions by blocking distracting apps. Track your reading progress, organize your library, and create a personalized reading ritual.

**Highlights:** Customizable 2.5D digital bookshelf, Distraction-blocking focus sessions, Reading streak tracking, TBR and library organization, Effortless book addition (scan, search, photo), Import from Goodreads (CSV), Private, local-first library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.39 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access to Slowread | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chaptify free?

Chaptify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SlowRead free?

SlowRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chaptify or SlowRead?

Chaptify is rated higher. Chaptify averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SlowRead averages 4.7 from 752 ratings.

### Do Chaptify or SlowRead have ads?

SlowRead shows ads; Chaptify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chaptify or SlowRead?

Chaptify ships an update every 2 months, and SlowRead every 3 days. Most recently, Chaptify was updated on October 9, 2026 and SlowRead on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*