# Parch vs Readtide

Parch and Readtide are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Parch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Readtide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Parch against 5.0 for Readtide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parch | Readtide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parch-book-and-reading-tracker/id6759298429/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Justin Miano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877941037) | [Readtide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777393945) |

## What reviewers say

### Parch

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

This app helps you log and track your reading habits for both books and audiobooks. Set personalized reading goals, maintain reading streaks, and save favorite quotes. It offers a calm, ad-free sanctuary for readers, with options to import from Goodreads and share reading milestones.

**Highlights:** Track books and audiobooks, Log reading sessions and minutes, Set custom reading goals (books, time, streaks), Save favorite quotes and notes, View reading history on a calendar, Import Goodreads library, Share reading stats and 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 |


### Readtide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943)

Immerse yourself in reading with this ad-free app. It offers customizable reading experiences, including dynamic themes, note-taking, and vocabulary building. Track your reading habits and visualize your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Import EPUBs and public domain classics, Customizable typeface and size, Focus Mode for distraction-free reading, Dynamic 'Tide' themes for ambient lighting, Highlighting and vocabulary definition, Note-taking and quote sharing, Reading Constellations for theme correlation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parch free?

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

### Is Readtide free?

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

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

Parch and Readtide are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Parch or Readtide have ads?

Neither Parch nor Readtide 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.*