Comparison

PagePace vs Tally

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

Head to head
About

PagePace

Features
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Ever feel like your "To-Read" pile is only getting taller? Meet PagePace, the smart reading tracker designed to turn daunting books into achievable daily goals. Whether you’re reading for a book club, a study deadline, or just for fun. The Math Done For You Stop guessing how many chapters you need to finish. Just set your book’s total pages and your target deadline. PagePace automatically calculates your daily reading target. If you read extra or skip a day, the app instantly recalibrates your pace so you stay on track without the stress. Plan Around Your Busy Life Life happens. With our unique Blackout Dates feature, you can mark days when you know you won’t have time to readβ€”like busy workdays or vacations. PagePace will smartly redistribute your pages to your free days. Key Features for Every Reader: Smart Daily Targets: Personalized goals based on your remaining pages and time. Custom Blackout Dates: Skip reading on specific days without falling behind. Deadline Management: See exactly how many "effective reading days" you have left. Intuitive UI: A clean, distraction-free design that lets you focus on the story.

About

Tally

Features
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Tally is a reading app built around sessions, pace, progress, and momentum. Instead of only helping you organize books, Tally helps you understand how your reading is actually moving. Log reading sessions in seconds. Track pages, time, pace, goals, and streaks. See how your current book is progressing and how your reading rhythm changes over time. With Tally, you can: - log reading sessions quickly - track reading pace and pages over time - build momentum with streaks and goals - see progress on your current read - remember where and how you read - share beautiful reading milestones - follow other readers without a noisy social feed Tally is best for people looking for: - a reading pace tracker - a reading tracker - a reading log - a book progress app - a reading goals app - a reading stats app If you want reading to feel more active, measurable, and motivating, Tally is built for that. https://tally-nu-sepia.vercel.app/en/terms

Screenshots

PagePace4 screens
Tally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PagePace at none against Tally's 2. Tally's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PagePace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PagePace ships an update every 4 days, Tally daily. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
PagePace versus Tally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPagePaceTally
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTycho JessurunArthur Lopes

In-app purchases

None

PagePace

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tally

Subscriptions2
  • Tally Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Tally Pro - Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PagePace free?
PagePace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PagePace or Tally have ads?
Neither PagePace nor Tally shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PagePace or Tally?
PagePace ships an update every 4 days, and Tally daily. Most recently, PagePace was updated on July 29, 2026 and Tally on September 15, 2026.

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