# Readable vs Folio

The clearest difference is rating: Folio at 4.8 against Readable's 4.5. Folio also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). Readable's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Folio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readable | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readable-book-tracker/id6761455478/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAKOTA SWAIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889772461) | [Miguel Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814844861) |

## What reviewers say

### Readable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readable-book-tracker/id6761455478)

Track your reading journey with a private, ad-free app. Log books, time sessions, and view detailed stats. Discover new reads and connect with book clubs.

**Highlights:** Log reading progress, Time reading sessions, Import libraries, Detailed reading statistics, Earn reading milestones, Write book reviews and notes, Organize books into shelves, Join or create book clubs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readable Pro — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Readable Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729)

Organize your reading list, track your progress, and create a personalized digital bookshelf. Log reading sessions, save notes and quotes, and set reading goals. Connect with other readers or keep your library private.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Organize TBR lists, Build visual bookshelves, Import libraries from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Log reading sessions with timer, Set reading goals and streaks, Save notes, quotes, and reviews

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folio Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readable free?

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

### Is Folio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readable or Folio?

Folio is rated higher. Readable averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Folio averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Readable or Folio have ads?

Neither Readable nor Folio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readable or Folio?

Readable ships an update every 4 days, and Folio every 4 days. Most recently, Readable was updated on October 31, 2026 and Folio on November 7, 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.*