# Nous vs SlowRead

The clearest difference is ads: Nous at none against SlowRead's shown. Nous also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SlowRead's advantage is ratings volume (814 vs 1) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nous sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SlowRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nous holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlowRead has 814 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nous ships an update weekly, SlowRead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nous | SlowRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nous-reading-tracker-and-notes/id6761879422/reviews)** | [4.6 (814 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **814** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 31 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Caelan Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891915510) | [Adrian Martinez Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864939018) |

## What reviewers say

### Nous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nous-reading-tracker-and-notes/id6761879422)

This app helps you actively track your reading by taking notes, capturing highlights, and organizing your library. It offers features for reflection, goal setting, and seamless integration with other services to enhance your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time reading notes and thoughts, Book library organization, Highlight capture via typing or OCR, Reading session reflection and summary, Goal setting and streak tracking, Sync with Obsidian and Kindle, Homescreen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nous Plus — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Nous Plus — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### SlowRead

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

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Book, #34 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you track your reading, manage your TBR list, and journal your reading experience with a visually appealing digital bookshelf. It also facilitates book club discussions and provides insightful reading statistics. Enjoy a free trial to explore all features before subscribing.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital bookshelf, TBR list and reading journal, Book club creation and discussion, Monthly and yearly reading wrap-ups, Reading streak and challenge tracking, Import from other reading apps, Library loan tracking

**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 Nous free?

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

### Is SlowRead free?

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

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

Nous is rated higher. Nous averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SlowRead averages 4.6 from 814 ratings.

### Do Nous or SlowRead have ads?

SlowRead shows ads; Nous does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nous or SlowRead?

Nous ships an update weekly, and SlowRead every 3 days. Most recently, Nous was updated on October 31, 2026 and SlowRead on November 11, 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.*