Comparison

Tally vs Aleph

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Aleph

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, maintaining streaks, and visualizing your reading activity. Log sessions quickly for print, e-books, and audiobooks, and organize your personal library with notes and ratings.

Highlights
  • Daily reading streak tracking
  • Reading activity heatmap
  • Session logging for all book types
  • Visual book library with cover art
  • Social leaderboards
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Aleph is a reading tracker that turns reading into a daily habit. Log a session in seconds, keep your streak alive, and watch your shelf fill with every book you've read. BUILD A READING HABIT • Keep a daily reading streak, and chase your longest • See your consistency on a reading activity heatmap • Watch your pages and listening time add up: today, this week, and all time LOG A SESSION IN SECONDS • Slide to the page where you stopped, and Aleph records the rest • Track pages for print and e-books, minutes for audiobooks • Start tracking partway through a book you've already begun • Look back on every session you've logged YOUR LIBRARY, FACE OUT • Every book stands cover-forward on your shelf, the way it would at home • Sort books into Reading, Finished, and Want to Read • Search and filter your shelf as you type • Keep notes on every book, and rate the ones you finish READ ALONGSIDE OTHERS • Climb the leaderboard for today, this week, and this month • Books and audiobooks each have their own board • Tap any reader to see their profile YOUR LIBRARY GOES WITH YOU • Sign in with Apple or Google, and your library syncs across your devices Whether you want to read 10 pages a day or finish 50 books this year, Aleph helps you turn good intentions into a habit that lasts. PLANS • Monthly — after a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers • Annual — after a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers • Lifetime — one-time purchase Aleph offers a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. A subscription unlocks all features, with no ads or feature tiers. Prices vary by region and are displayed in the app before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Monthly and Annual are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://www.readaleph.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.readaleph.com/privacy

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
Aleph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tally at daily against Aleph's every 2 days. Tally also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Aleph sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tally ships an update daily, Aleph every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tally versus Aleph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyAleph
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArthur LopesBlake Hunsicker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tally

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

Aleph

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$159.99

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aleph free?
Aleph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tally or Aleph have ads?
Neither Tally nor Aleph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tally or Aleph?
Tally ships an update daily, and Aleph every 2 days. Most recently, Tally was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aleph on October 31, 2026.

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