Comparison

Noctua vs MidChapter

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

Head to head
About

Noctua

Features
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Noctua is a calm reading companion designed to help you focus, track your progress, and build a lasting reading habit. Instead of rushing through pages, Noctua encourages focused reading sessions. Start a session, read at your own pace, and finish when you’re done. Based on how much you read and how long you stay focused, Noctua estimates when you’ll finish your book — using your real reading rhythm, not guesses. When you’re unsure what to read next, Noctua helps you decide with thoughtful guidance, turning choice into clarity instead of noise. You can track your reading progress, understand your habits over time, and stay present with tools designed to reduce distractions. Everything is built with simplicity, intention, and privacy in mind. Noctua isn’t about reading more books. It’s about reading better.

About

MidChapter

Track your reading progress with this app. Organize books into 'Want to Read,' 'Currently Reading,' and 'Already Read' shelves. Monitor your reading pace and set annual goals to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Organize books into three shelves
  • Track reading progress with page updates
  • Visualize progress with a donut ring
  • Set annual reading goals
  • View reading statistics
  • Search millions of books
Features
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MidChapter is the reading tracker built for people who actually read. Search any book, add it to your shelves, and track your progress as you go. Three simple shelves Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Already Read - move books between them in one tap. Progress at a glance A simple donut ring shows exactly where you are in your current book. Update your page number anytime. Reading stats that motivate Set an annual reading goal and watch your progress build. See how many books you've finished, pages read, and your reading pace by month. Discover your next read Search millions of books by title, author, or genre — powered by Google Books. As an Amazon Associate, MidChapter earns from qualifying purchases.

Screenshots

Noctua4 screens
MidChapter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MidChapter at every 2 days against Noctua's every 5 days. MidChapter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noctua ships an update every 5 days, MidChapter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Noctua versus MidChapter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoctuaMidChapter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeonardo MelegariGARRETT STEVEN LANGDON

In-app purchases

None

Noctua

No in-app purchases

None

MidChapter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noctua free?
Noctua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MidChapter free?
MidChapter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noctua or MidChapter have ads?
Neither Noctua nor MidChapter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noctua or MidChapter?
Noctua ships an update every 5 days, and MidChapter every 2 days. Most recently, Noctua was updated on May 19, 2026 and MidChapter on September 20, 2026.

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