Comparison

Tally vs ReadAura

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

Head to head
About

Tally

Features
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Tally is a reading app built around sessions, pace, progress, and momentum. Instead of only helping you organize books, Tally helps you understand how your reading is actually moving. Log reading sessions in seconds. Track pages, time, pace, goals, and streaks. See how your current book is progressing and how your reading rhythm changes over time. With Tally, you can: - log reading sessions quickly - track reading pace and pages over time - build momentum with streaks and goals - see progress on your current read - remember where and how you read - share beautiful reading milestones - follow other readers without a noisy social feed Tally is best for people looking for: - a reading pace tracker - a reading tracker - a reading log - a book progress app - a reading goals app - a reading stats app If you want reading to feel more active, measurable, and motivating, Tally is built for that. https://tally-nu-sepia.vercel.app/en/terms

About

ReadAura

Features
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ReadAura helps you build a consistent reading habit. Add books, log the current page in seconds, keep your reading streak alive, and watch your 28-day heatmap fill up as you read. ReadAura is built for readers who want progress without social noise: - private book library; - fast current-page logging; - flexible library search, filters, and sorting; - System, Light, or Dark appearance; - optional ISBNs for your books; - portable export of your books, reading history, and available covers; - current and best reading streaks; - 28-day reading activity heatmap; - simple reading statistics; - local reading reminders; - optional book covers or clean placeholders; - no account required; - offline-first by design; - streak protection for one eligible missed reading day; - possible duplicate-book suggestions before adding another copy; - add books already in progress and decide whether existing pages count toward today; - celebrations for finished books and new personal streak records; - Aura Plus: browse weekly, monthly, and yearly reports, explore long-term reading habits and detailed 28-day activity, see your most-read author, and estimate finish dates from your recent pace; - Free: add up to 10 books. Aura Plus: unlimited books and personal reading insights. ReadAura is not a social network or a heavy book catalog. It is a simple, beautiful reading tracker for people who want to read more often and see their progress.

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
ReadAura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tally at daily against ReadAura's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ReadAura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally ships an update daily, ReadAura every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Tally versus ReadAura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyReadAura
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur LopesOleh Vasylyshyn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tally

Subscriptions2
  • Tally Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Tally Pro - Annual$39.991 Year
2 purchases

ReadAura

Subscriptions2
  • ReadAura Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReadAura Plus Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadAura free?
ReadAura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tally or ReadAura have ads?
Neither Tally nor ReadAura shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tally or ReadAura?
Tally ships an update daily, and ReadAura every 10 days. Most recently, Tally was updated on October 25, 2026 and ReadAura on October 28, 2026.

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