Comparison

Time to Read vs Read

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

Head to head
About

Time to Read

Features
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Time to Read is a reading tracker and book tracker for iPhone — designed to help you build a daily reading habit, one session at a time. A simple and calm reading tracker that helps you focus on what matters – reading. No distractions, no pressure, just a quiet space to build consistency, one session at a time. Start a reading session, track your time, and see your progress grow over days and weeks. Whether you read books, articles, or learning materials, Time to Read helps you stay consistent and focused. KEY FEATURES • Reading timer Start, pause, and finish reading sessions with a simple timer designed for focus. • Book tracker & reading log Track time spent on every book, article, or material. Your personal reading log grows with every session. • Build a reading habit Stay consistent with daily streaks and develop a daily reading routine without pressure or complexity. • Reading progress & stats See your total reading time, weekly activity, and streaks — all in one place. • Simple and distraction-free A minimal, calm interface designed to support your reading journey. FREE & PREMIUM • Free version includes all core features with a limit on reading items. • Premium unlocks unlimited items, advanced statistics, and iCloud sync. Time to Read is not about finishing more books. It's about showing up, reading regularly, and building a habit that lasts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timetoreadapp.com/privacy

About

Read

This app helps students track their reading time for school Read-A-Thon events. Log sessions with a stopwatch, monitor progress towards goals, and view school leaderboards. Discover fun reading facts to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Log reading time with stopwatch
  • Track progress towards reading goals
  • View school leaderboards
  • Discover reading facts
  • Add notes to reading sessions
Features
Read full description

Your school's Read-A-Thon just got a whole lot more fun! If your school is hosting a Read-A-Thon with ForOurSchool.org, this app provides everything you need to reach your goals. Before you download it, you first need to join your school's event and create an account at ForOurSchool.org. To do that, you will need a sign-up link provided by your school. If you don't have it, reach out to your teacher or contact us at ForOurSchool.org/contact and we'll help you get set up. Here is everything in the app you have to look forward to: * Log Reading Time Record past reading sessions or use the built-in stopwatch to track exactly how many minutes you've read. You can also add notes to any reading session so you can remember all your past reading adventures. Note: If your school requires parents to approve reading time, they can do so through their parent account on ForOurSchool.org. * Track Your Goals Watch the bar fill up as you get closer to reaching and surpassing your reading goals! * Did You Know? Reading Facts Check the app regularly for new and surprising reading facts. Did you know that printed books date back to the year 868? It's true! * School Leaderboards If your school has chosen to incorporate some friendly competition, see how you stack up against your classmates and other classes.

Screenshots

Time to Read4 screens
Read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read at none against Time to Read's 1. Read also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Time to Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time to Read ships an update every 6 weeks, Read every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Time to Read versus Read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime to ReadRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii KovalenkoOn The Vine Media, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Time to Read

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Read

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time to Read free?
Time to Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Read free?
Read is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Time to Read or Read have ads?
Neither Time to Read nor Read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time to Read or Read?
Time to Read ships an update every 6 weeks, and Read every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time to Read was updated on September 13, 2026 and Read on July 9, 2026.

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