TumuBook vs Rootread
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TumuBook
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The books they grew up with. TumuBook is a reading log for parents and kids. Keep every book your child reads, with the date and how old they were. "The picture book they asked for again and again as a baby." "The book they practised reading with in first grade." Books carry a picture of who your child was at the time. Note what they read, when, and how old they were, and the record becomes a memory in itself. One book finished, and what next? With no time to look, or no quick trip to the library or bookshop, that eagerness to keep reading can quietly fade. TumuBook lays out what might come next from the books they've read: "if they loved this one, here are a few more." A natural moment to ask, "Want to try this one?" SECONDS TO LOG. YOURS TO KEEP. - Scan the barcode to add a book - The date and your child's age are saved automatically - Add a note if you like - Browse each shelf by age or by month A SHELF FOR EACH CHILD - A separate shelf for every child - Whatever the age gap, all in one app MORE TIME WITH BOOKS - Picks like "Because you readโฆ" and "More by the same author" appear on the Home, grown from the books they've read - Save the ones to read next, and check the list on your next trip to the library or bookshop SERIES AND NEW RELEASES - See every volume of a series, with a tick on the ones they've read - The next volume shows up on the Home - We keep an eye on new releases in the series they read WORKS ON IPHONE AND IPAD Made for parents who want to: - keep the books their child reads as memories - log every sibling's reading in one place - spend less time hunting for the next book - keep track of library books as well as their own
Rootread
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Rootread turns your reading journey into a growing forest. Every book you read grows a tree, creating your own forest. Track your reading while watching your progress come to life visually. Key Features: - Reading Tracker โ Manage books you've read, are reading, and want to read - Growing Forest โ Trees grow as you read, expanding your personal forest - Reading Timer โ Track and log your reading sessions - Stats & Insights โ Visualize your reading habits with charts - Collections โ Create custom reading lists - Barcode Scanner โ Scan a book's barcode to add it instantly Upgrade to Rootread Pro: - Ad-free experience - Full access to all statistics - Weather effects Build your reading habit and grow your own forest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TumuBook at none against Rootread's 3. TumuBook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TumuBook asks for nothing beyond the download.
TumuBook ships an update every 3 weeks, Rootread every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TumuBook | Rootread |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomoko Okada | Nephia |
In-app purchases
TumuBook
No in-app purchases
Rootread
- RootRead Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- RootRead Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- RootRead Pro (Lifetime)$49.99









