Comparison

BookQuest vs ReadXP

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

Head to head
About

BookQuest

Features
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Unlock classic literature through riddles! BookQuest turns reading into an adventure. Every riddle hides inside a book. Read classic public domain novels and non-fiction, solve clever riddles, and journey through stories that have captivated readers for centuries. FEATURES - 100 classic books (50 fiction, 50 non-fiction) - 1000+ riddles tied to actual book content - Built-in ebook reader with audio mode - Daily riddle challenge — shareable like Wordle - Achievements and streaks to keep you motivated - Global leaderboard - Reading stats tracking HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick Fiction or Non-Fiction 2. Read the riddle clue 3. Open the book and find the answer 4. Level up to harder challenges across multiple books BOOKS INCLUDE Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein, Dracula, The Great Gatsby, Alice in Wonderland, Moby Dick, The Art of War, Meditations, The Republic, Walden, and 90 more timeless classics. All books are public domain from Project Gutenberg — free forever. Start with a free book. Love it? Unlock the full library for just $1.99 — a one-time purchase.

About

ReadXP

Transform reading into an engaging RPG experience. Log books, earn XP, unlock achievements, and build a personalized digital library. Enjoy detailed stats and offline functionality for a private reading journey.

Highlights
  • Gamified reading experience with XP and leveling
  • Extensive book logging with custom shelves
  • Unlockable badges, streaks, and quests
  • Detailed reading statistics and data visualization
  • Offline functionality and local data storage
  • Optional RPG elements with virtual currency
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ReadXP turns the quiet habit of reading into a cozy reading tracker and RPG you'll actually keep up with. Log your books, watch your character gain XP, unlock badges, climb career tiers, and build a beautiful book tracker library you're proud of - all offline, all yours. Whether you're a casual reader wanting a gentle reading log encouragement or a voracious bookworm who likes seeing the detailed numbers behind the habit, ReadXP is the ultimate book log that gives your books a second life on the shelf you carry in your pocket. A BOOK TRACKER THAT'S YOURS Complete Book Log: Keep track of every book you've ever read - finished, reading, or on the shelf for later. Three custom shelf views: wooden spines, cover art, or a clean, minimal list. Shelf themes that match your RPG class (Paladin, Scholar, Wanderer, and more). Choose your avatar - your personalized reading log, your unique aesthetic. Fast search, genre filters, and custom shelves for your specific reading projects. READING IS THE GAME Every page you log earns you XP and levels up your character. Level up through career tiers with real titles - from Apprentice to Saint. Pick a character class with unique XP perks and reading abilities. Customize your profile avatar, card color, and portrait. Unlock Ancient Chronicle lore chapters as your reading progress grows. BADGES, STREAKS & QUESTS 80+ badges across pages, books, streaks, sessions, and overall performance. Daily quests that rotate - hit your page goal, log a morning session, add a note. Streak shield protects a missed day when life gets in the way of your reading. Advanced reading tracker goals for daily pages, weekly books, monthly pages, and yearly books. HONEST, DETAILED STATS Comprehensive reading log stats: Pages read, time logged, average speed, and best sessions. Panoramic weekly / monthly / yearly data views. Genre breakdown chart so you can see what you actually read. Best-session leaderboard calculated from your own reading history. Personal bests, visual reading heatmap, and major milestone markers. RPG ECONOMY WITHOUT THE GRIND Earn Shards directly from reading - never paid for with real money. Spend your hard-earned Shards in the Store on cloaks, weapons, rings, and potions. Common to Mythic rarity tiers, with extra XP bonuses per equipped item. Equipment boosts are modest - the real reward is still the reading itself. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Works fully offline after install - a standalone offline book tracker with no account required. Your personal library, logs, and progress live safely on your device. No ads, no social feed, no reading-shaming algorithms. PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) ReadXP is free to use. Premium unlocks the full RPG layer of your reading tracker: Career Path & prestige tiers Class abilities and class-swap Ancient Chronicle lore Mastery Tree skill points Advanced stats and deep goals Available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime. Or you may have the app lifetime for a one-time payment. WHY READXP IS DIFFERENT Most reading apps are either cold spreadsheets or distracting social feeds. ReadXP is neither - it's a single-player reading log wrapped in a warm, hand-drawn RPG universe. It rewards showing up without nagging, celebrates pages without turning your books into a race, and keeps your shelf in a place that feels like a home, not a spreadsheet. Thank you for reading - and for letting ReadXP sit on your home screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://buzunkopru.github.io/readxp-privacy/

Screenshots

BookQuest4 screens
ReadXP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BookQuest at every 4 days against ReadXP's every 9 days. BookQuest also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BookQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadXP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookQuest ships an update every 4 days, ReadXP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BookQuest versus ReadXP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookQuestReadXP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandeep MysoreBARBAROS UZUNKOPRU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BookQuest

One-time1
  • BookQuest Premium$1.99
3 purchases

ReadXP

Subscriptions2
  • ReadXP Premium$2.991 Month
  • ReadXP Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadXP Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is BookQuest free?
BookQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadXP free?
ReadXP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookQuest or ReadXP have ads?
Neither BookQuest nor ReadXP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookQuest or ReadXP?
BookQuest ships an update every 4 days, and ReadXP every 9 days. Most recently, BookQuest was updated on October 14, 2026 and ReadXP on October 13, 2026.

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