# Parch vs Readory

The clearest difference is ads: Parch at none against Readory's shown. Parch also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Readory's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Readory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readory has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Parch ships an update every 6 days, Readory monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parch | Readory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parch-book-and-reading-tracker/id6759298429/reviews)** | [4.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readory-book-tracker/id6761731508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Miano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877941037) | [Volkan ozturk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793550568) |

## What reviewers say

### Parch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parch-book-and-reading-tracker/id6759298429)

This app helps you track your reading habits, set personal goals, and journal your thoughts on books and audiobooks. It offers a calm, ad-free space to log sessions, save favorite quotes, and visualize your reading history on a calendar. You can also import your Goodreads library and share beautiful reading cards.

**Highlights:** Track books and audiobooks, Log reading sessions and streaks, Set personalized reading goals, Save quotes and highlights, View reading history on a calendar, Import Goodreads library, Share reading cards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parch Premium — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Parch Premium — Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Readory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readory-book-tracker/id6761731508)

This app helps readers track their reading habits, log books, and journal their thoughts. It offers a reading timer with ambient sounds, detailed statistics, and goal setting to enhance the reading experience. All your reading data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Track reading status (Currently Reading, Finished), Immersive reading timer with ambient sounds, Create highlights and voice/photo notes, Detailed reading statistics and achievements, Live Activity for Lock Screen visibility, Organized library with grid view and filters, Set reading goals and track streaks, Import Goodreads library

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readory Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Readory Pro Yearly (50% Off) | $19.99 | per year |
| Readory Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parch free?

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

### Is Readory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parch or Readory?

Parch is rated higher. Parch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Readory averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.

### Do Parch or Readory have ads?

Readory shows ads; Parch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parch or Readory?

Parch ships an update every 6 days, and Readory monthly. Most recently, Parch was updated on October 28, 2026 and Readory on October 28, 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.*