Comparison

Reading Time Log vs Task Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading Time Log

Easily build a daily reading habit by tracking your sessions and watching your reading streak grow. This app helps you finish the books you start by providing a dedicated reading timer and progress tracking, all in one place.

Highlights
  • Reading Timer
  • Progress Tracking
  • Streak Counter
  • Reading Stats
  • Book List Management
Features
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"I keep buying books — but never find time to read them." You're not alone. Nearly 70% of people feel they don't read enough. But the problem isn't willpower. It's visibility. When you can't see your reading time, building a habit is almost impossible. Reading Time Log tracks your reading with a single tap. When the numbers start adding up, reading stops feeling like effort — and starts becoming routine. 【What Changes When You Use It】 • See your reading time by day, week, and month • Read 3 days in a row? If you haven't read yet today, an 8 PM reminder helps you keep going • Scan a book's barcode to add it — the cover fills in automatically • Track in the background — lock your phone while you read 【Simple Enough to Actually Stick】 Tap start. Read. Tap stop. No reviews, no notes, no setup. Zero friction. Book-tracking apps don't have a timer. Generic habit apps aren't built for reading. Reading Time Log fills that gap. 【Common Questions】 "Won't tracking become the point?" — Tap the timer, then just read. No reviews, no notes. The point is building the reading habit — not the tracking itself. "I already use a habit timer for reading. What's different?" — A general timer tracks hours. Reading Time Log tracks which book you spent those hours on, so you can see how much time went into each book. "I always quit reading apps after a week." — Tap start, tap stop — nothing else to maintain. And once you've read 3 days in a row, an 8 PM reminder nudges you on days you haven't read yet. "Is it free?" — The timer, reading logs for up to 3 books, and daily, weekly and monthly charts are free. Premium adds unlimited books and detailed stats: reading streak, average session, most-read book, and month-over-month comparison. Price shown before you commit. "Will my data disappear?" — Your reading data is stored on your device. From Settings you can also back it up to the cloud or export it to a file. Privacy Policy: https://readingtimer-prod.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://readingtimer-prod.web.app/terms.html Start today. One tap — and your unread shelf starts shrinking. 【From the Growth & Learning Series — Related Apps】 - Quest Goal: Set reading goals and track them like a game - Archly: Save articles and links you find while reading Search each app name on the App Store. You might also like - Archly – Read & Save Articles: Read Later. AI Does the Rest. - Day Ritual – Daily Habits: One Goal. AI Builds Your Day. - QuestGoal – RPG Goal Tracker: Conquer Goals, Earn XP Daily Search for these apps by name on the App Store.

About

Task Counter

Effortlessly track habits, tasks, and activities with one-tap logging. Visualize progress with charts and widgets, and keep your data private on your device with optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • One-tap tracking
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Local data storage with optional iCloud sync
  • Visual insights and charts
  • Unlimited topics
  • Custom emojis and colors
Features
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**Track anything, effortlessly.** Task Counter is a simple, focused app for tracking habits, tasks, and activities. Whether you’re counting glasses of water, gym sessions, meditation minutes, or daily walks, Task Counter helps you log progress with minimal friction. --- **ONE-TAP TRACKING** Create a topic, add an emoji, and start tracking. Each tap records an entry with a timestamp—no forms, no setup overhead. Designed to keep logging fast and intuitive. --- **HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS** Keep your most important counters visible throughout the day with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Widget sizes include: * **Small** – Quick view of a single counter * **Medium** – View multiple counters at once * **Large** – See recent activity in more detail Tap a widget to log an entry without opening the app. --- **YOUR DATA, UNDER YOUR CONTROL** Task Counter stores your data locally on your device. No account is required. Optional iCloud sync is available to keep data in sync across your devices when enabled. --- **VISUAL INSIGHTS** View your activity over time with built-in charts and summaries, including: * Daily, weekly, and monthly views * Streak tracking * Total counts and averages * Calendar-style activity overview --- **DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY** Task Counter focuses on essential features without unnecessary complexity: * Unlimited topics * Custom emojis and colors * Quick logging with timestamps * Notes on entries * Edit or delete past logs * Light and dark mode support --- **USE TASK COUNTER FOR:** • Habit tracking (exercise, reading, meditation) • Health routines (water intake, medications) • Productivity tracking (tasks completed, calls made) • Daily routines and rituals • Any activity you want to count --- **PRIVACY-FOCUSED BY DESIGN** Task Counter does not require user accounts and is built to minimize data sharing. Your data remains on your device, with optional iCloud sync if you choose to enable it. --- **SIMPLE PRICING** Task Counter is available as a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. --- Start tracking what matters to you. Download Task Counter and make progress one tap at a time. ---

Screenshots

Reading Time Log4 screens
Task Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Task Counter at 5.0 against Reading Time Log's 1.0. Task Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Reading Time Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading Time Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Task Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Task Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Time Log ships an update every 3 weeks, Task Counter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reading Time Log versus Task Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading Time LogTask Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohito KiiK Simon

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Reading Time Log

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Reading Time Log7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual - Reading Time Log7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$49.99
None

Task Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Time Log free?
Reading Time Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Counter free?
Task Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reading Time Log or Task Counter?
Task Counter is rated higher. Reading Time Log averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Task Counter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reading Time Log or Task Counter have ads?
Reading Time Log shows ads; Task Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Reading Time Log or Task Counter?
Reading Time Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Task Counter daily. Most recently, Reading Time Log was updated on November 5, 2026 and Task Counter on October 31, 2026.

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