# Embark Reader vs Tallies

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embark Reader at none against Tallies's 1. Tallies's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tallies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Embark Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Embark Reader against 5.0 for Tallies. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Embark Reader | Tallies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-reader/id6757936218/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallies-habit-tracker/id6762577456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laan Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/310916919) | [sthreelabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894734556) |

## What reviewers say

### Embark Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark-reader/id6757936218)

Organize and track research papers from arXiv. Browse daily updates, mark papers as read, download PDFs for offline access, and manage your reading list with folders. It also tracks linked GitHub repositories and imports browser tabs.

**Highlights:** Browse daily arXiv paper drops, Mark papers as read, Download PDFs for offline reading, Organize papers with folders, Track linked GitHub repos, Import Chrome tabs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tallies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallies-habit-tracker/id6762577456)

This app offers a minimalist way to count everyday occurrences, from workout reps to knitting rows. It provides a calm, paper-like interface without gamified elements like streaks or badges. Unlock its full potential with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Minimalist tally counting, Paper-like interface, No streaks or badges, Customizable journals and items, Widgets and Siri integration, Designed for calm and privacy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tallies Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Embark Reader free?

Embark Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tallies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Embark Reader or Tallies?

Embark Reader and Tallies are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Embark Reader or Tallies have ads?

Neither Embark Reader nor Tallies shows ads.

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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.*