# BookFocus vs Pages Read

The clearest difference is device support: BookFocus at 3 against Pages Read's 1. Pages Read's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pages Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookFocus ships an update every 4 days, Pages Read every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookFocus | Pages Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-read/id6756927444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jaemin park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663603862) | [Stefan van Dierendonck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822136084) |

## What reviewers say

### BookFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookfocus-reading-timer/id6756373612)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Summer Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| BookFocus Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pages Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-read/id6756927444)

This app helps you read more by tracking your progress and daily goals. It offers a private and simple way to log reading sessions and build consistent habits over time. Data is stored securely on your device or via iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Track pages read, Set daily reading goals, Log reading sessions quickly, Monitor reading habits over time, Optional iCloud sync, Private and ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pages Read PRO | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookFocus free?

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

### Is Pages Read free?

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

### Do BookFocus or Pages Read have ads?

Neither BookFocus nor Pages Read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookFocus or Pages Read?

BookFocus ships an update every 4 days, and Pages Read every 8 days. Most recently, BookFocus was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pages Read on October 28, 2026.

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