# Nous vs MidChapter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MidChapter at none against Nous's 2. MidChapter also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. MidChapter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nous against 5.0 for MidChapter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Nous ships an update weekly, MidChapter every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nous | MidChapter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nous-reading-tracker-and-notes/id6761879422/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midchapter/id6769981908/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caelan Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891915510) | [GARRETT STEVEN LANGDON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896705599) |

## 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 |


### MidChapter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midchapter/id6769981908)

Track your reading progress with this app. Organize books into 'Want to Read,' 'Currently Reading,' and 'Already Read' shelves. Monitor your reading pace and set annual goals to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Organize books into three shelves, Track reading progress with page updates, Visualize progress with a donut ring, Set annual reading goals, View reading statistics, Search millions of books

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nous free?

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

### Is MidChapter free?

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

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

Nous and MidChapter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Nous or MidChapter have ads?

Neither Nous nor MidChapter shows ads.

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

Nous ships an update weekly, and MidChapter every 2 days. Most recently, Nous was updated on October 2, 2026 and MidChapter on October 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.*