Comparison

Pages Read vs Pagecount

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

Head to head
About

Pages Read

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
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Pages Read is a quiet, private reading tracker for people who simply want to read more, without pressure, noise, or social features. Track how many pages you read, see how often you reach your daily goal, and watch your reading habits build over time. Set a simple daily target, log reading sessions in seconds, and let Pages Read keep track of your progress. Your reading data stays yours. It is stored on your device and, with Pages Read PRO, can sync through your personal iCloud account. Pages Read is designed to stay out of the way: no feeds, no rankings, no competition. Just your books, your reading, and your progress. PRO Pages Read PRO adds tools that help you plan your reading and keep your reading log available across your Apple devices. With PRO you can: • Keep your reading history and progress in sync across your Apple devices through your personal iCloud account • Set a Finish By date for a book and see the daily reading pace needed to finish on time The core reading tracker remains fully usable without a subscription. You can add books, log reading sessions, use reading goals, and follow your progress for free. PRO supports the continued development of Pages Read while keeping the app private and free from advertising. Pages Read PRO is an optional auto-renewable subscription: • Title: Pages Read PRO • Length: 1 year • Price: $14.99 per year in the USA (Pricing varies by country or region) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1thmuXpWDhDo_AfiByTuvAMmda2wX8UXSiGF4aXFMBqk/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pagecount

Features
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Start your 7-day free trial and unlock everything Pagecount has to offer — no account, no cloud, just you and your books. Pagecount Pro includes all features: • Unlimited book tracking across every format — paper, Kindle, audiobook, library ebook • Unlimited reading session logging • Daily streak counter to keep your momentum going • Daily page goal with a progress ring • Per-book pace tracking with finish-date projections • Weekly and all-time stats with full history • Zero accounts. Zero cloud. Fully private. A Pagecount Pro subscription is required to use Pagecount. Try it free for 7 days, then $49.99/year (or $9.99/month, $4.99/week). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://iamkelly.ai/ios-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://iamkelly.ai/ios-support

Screenshots

Pages Read3 screens
Pagecount4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pages Read and Pagecount are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Pages Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and Pagecount sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pages Read versus Pagecount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPages ReadPagecount
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan van DierendonckAusten Allred

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pages Read

Subscriptions1
  • Pages Read PRO$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Pagecount

Subscriptions3
  • Pagecount Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pagecount Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pagecount Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pages Read free?
Pages Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pagecount free?
Pagecount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pages Read or Pagecount have ads?
Neither Pages Read nor Pagecount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pages Read or Pagecount?
Pages Read ships an update weekly, and Pagecount weekly. Most recently, Pages Read was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pagecount on October 7, 2026.

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