# ToRead vs Bookadoro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookadoro at every 4 days against ToRead's every 4 weeks. ToRead's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToRead sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bookadoro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ToRead against 5.0 for Bookadoro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToRead has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ToRead ships an update every 4 weeks, Bookadoro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToRead | Bookadoro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toread-reading-timer/id6757129946/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookadoro-reading-timer/id6762222761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854675017) | [Loki Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611065671) |

## What reviewers say

### ToRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toread-reading-timer/id6757129946)

This app helps you focus on reading by providing a distraction-free environment. It quietly tracks your reading time, offers ambient sounds for relaxation, and displays your progress on your lock screen and home screen.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading sessions, Ambient soundscapes, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Session history and editing, Home Screen widget, Minimalist interface, Optional one-time tips

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Bookadoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookadoro-reading-timer/id6762222761)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with a reading tracker to help users build a consistent reading habit. It logs reading sessions, tracks progress, and offers features like streaks, book organization, and social challenges to make reading more engaging.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer for focused reading, Reading habit streak counter, Organized book library (Reading, Finished, Want to Read), Friend challenges and leaderboards, Book club functionality, Weekly reading challenges, Detailed reading statistics

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookadoro Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Bookadoro Plus - Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| 3 Streak Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stats Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToRead free?

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

### Is Bookadoro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ToRead or Bookadoro?

Bookadoro is rated higher. ToRead averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Bookadoro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ToRead or Bookadoro have ads?

Neither ToRead nor Bookadoro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ToRead or Bookadoro?

ToRead ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bookadoro every 4 days. Most recently, ToRead was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bookadoro on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*