Comparison

Readgio vs Albert

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

Head to head
About

Readgio

This app allows you to read EPUB and PDF files with automatic tracking of your reading progress, speed, and streaks. It offers a consistent reading experience for both formats and lets you save favorite quotes with reminders.

Highlights
  • EPUB and PDF reading
  • Automatic reading statistics
  • Track reading progress and streaks
  • Save and revisit favorite quotes
  • Offline access to books
  • Consistent reading experience
Features
Currently charting
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Read your own EPUB and PDF books in Readgio. See whether you have time for another chapter, save meaningful passages and track your progress without keeping a manual log. • One more chapter? See an estimate of the minutes left in your EPUB chapter, based on your reading pace. • PDFs without the tiny print. Reader Mode adapts the text to your screen and lets you adjust the font size. The original page layout is always available. • Statistics that track themselves. Reading time, progress, speed and streaks — just read and see yourself getting closer to your goal. • Quotes you can find again. Highlight passages, search your saved quotes and revisit favourite ideas through reminders and a widget. • Paper books count too. Use the timer or log sessions manually to keep your whole reading history together. Read offline. Sync your progress, bookmarks and highlights between iPhone and iPad with iCloud. PDF Reader Mode is available for files with selectable text. Some features require Readgio Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Albert

Features
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Albert is a thoughtful reading companion for people who like to track their reading. Import EPUBs, PDFs, follow along with paper books, and watch your reading life take shape over time. READ • Built-in EPUB reader with custom fonts, themes, and text sizing • Built-in PDF reader • Pick up exactly where you left off • Highlights, notes, and quotes alongside the text • Get a recap of the story so far if you're returning to a book after a while CAPTURE • Every session, highlight, and note in one timeline • Organised chapter by chapter — see how each part landed • Quick mood reactions per chapter ORGANIZE • Import EPUB and PDF files from anywhere on your device • Group books into albums by mood or reading list • Currently reading, stash, and finished sections • Search your whole collection BUILD THE HABIT • Weekly minute and yearly book goals • 13-week consistency grid for your streak • Gentle reminders so you don't lose the habit — — — — — ALBERT READER (Premium) • Advanced statistics — reading persona (Evening Bookworm, Night Owl…), mood maps, reading velocity, session distribution, and calendar heat-maps. • Physical book tracking — live session timer with Lock Screen presence, manual progress logging, and a chapter-by-chapter timeline for the books in your hand. • Export your library — CSV, JSON, or Markdown. Your highlights, notes, sessions, and statistics are yours to keep. • Support a tiny indie app. • iCloud sync and more features support coming soon! — — — — — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Readgio4 screens
Albert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Readgio at #197 against Albert's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Readgio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Albert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readgio ships an update every 2 weeks, Albert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Readgio versus Albert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadgioAlbert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnna SadnovaDominika Gajdova

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Readgio

Subscriptions2
  • Pro: monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro: annual14 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro: lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Albert

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly reader$2.991 Month
  • Yearly reader7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Readgio free?
Readgio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albert free?
Albert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Readgio or Albert have ads?
Neither Readgio nor Albert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readgio or Albert?
Readgio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Albert every 3 weeks. Most recently, Readgio was updated on October 26, 2026 and Albert on October 25, 2026.

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