# Anthologized vs SlowRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anthologized at none against SlowRead's 4. Anthologized also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SlowRead's advantage is ratings volume (789 vs 2) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlowRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per 7 days. Anthologized asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anthologized holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlowRead has 789 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anthologized | SlowRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthologized/id6759804086/reviews)** | [4.6 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **789** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 38 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Peysar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880764133) | [Adrian Martinez Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864939018) |

## What reviewers say

### Anthologized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthologized/id6759804086)

This app helps readers of short-form literature track, rate, and remember individual stories, poems, essays, and plays within their anthology collections. Easily add new books by scanning barcodes or searching, and organize your reading with custom lists and wishlists.

**Highlights:** Track individual stories, poems, essays, and plays, Rate and write notes on literary works, Mark reading status (read, want to read, abandoned), Add new books via barcode scan or search, Organize reading with custom lists and wishlists, Track magazines and journals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SlowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Book, #45 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a visually appealing digital bookshelf and encourages focused reading sessions by blocking distracting apps. Track your reading progress, organize your library, and create a personalized reading ritual.

**Highlights:** Customizable 2.5D digital bookshelf, Distraction-blocking focus sessions, Reading streak tracking, TBR and library organization, Effortless book addition (scan, search, photo), Import from Goodreads (CSV), Private, local-first library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.39 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access to Slowread | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anthologized free?

Anthologized is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SlowRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anthologized or SlowRead?

Anthologized is rated higher. Anthologized averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SlowRead averages 4.6 from 789 ratings.

### Do Anthologized or SlowRead have ads?

SlowRead shows ads; Anthologized does not.

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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.*