Comparison

My Reads vs Chapterly

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

Head to head
About

My Reads

Features
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Turn your reading into a beautiful habit. Track books, write notes, set goals and organize your personal library — all in a clean, minimalist design.

About

Chapterly

This app helps readers track their reading habits and stay motivated to read more consistently. It offers a simple, distraction-free interface to log books and understand personal reading patterns.

Highlights
  • Track books read
  • Understand reading habits
  • Stay motivated
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Set yearly reading goals
Features
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Track every book you read, understand your habits, and stay motivated with a simple, distraction-free book tracker built for readers. Whether you’re working toward a yearly goal or just want to read more consistently, this app helps you turn reading into a lasting habit. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My Reads3 screens
Chapterly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chapterly at every 10 days against My Reads's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. My Reads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Chapterly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Reads ships an update every 3 months, Chapterly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
My Reads versus Chapterly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy ReadsChapterly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARKI LAB LTDLuis Santana

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Reads

One-time3
  • Small Coffee$2.99
  • Medium Coffee$4.99
  • Large Coffee$9.99
3 purchases

Chapterly

Subscriptions2
  • Chapterly Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Chapterly Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chapterly Lifetime Purchase$69.99

Questions

Is My Reads free?
My Reads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chapterly free?
Chapterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Reads or Chapterly have ads?
Neither My Reads nor Chapterly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Reads or Chapterly?
My Reads ships an update every 3 months, and Chapterly every 10 days. Most recently, My Reads was updated on September 16, 2026 and Chapterly on October 23, 2026.

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