# Nightstand vs Readtide

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nightstand at 7 against Readtide's 2. Readtide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nightstand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Readtide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Nightstand against 5.0 for Readtide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nightstand | Readtide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-book-tracking-app/id6770688256/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Octopus Kids Co. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550452201) | [Readtide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777393945) |

## What reviewers say

### Nightstand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-book-tracking-app/id6770688256)

Organize your reading life by tracking books you want to read and those you've finished. Add books to your TBR, sort them, and move them to your finished shelf to record ratings and reviews. Easily share book recommendations with friends.

**Highlights:** Track 'To Be Read' (TBR) lists, Record ratings and reviews for finished books, Sort and search book shelves, Share book recommendations, Import and export book data, Create social media posts for books

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


### Readtide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtide/id6777393943)

Immerse yourself in reading with this ad-free app. It offers customizable reading experiences, including dynamic themes, note-taking, and vocabulary building. Track your reading habits and visualize your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Import EPUBs and public domain classics, Customizable typeface and size, Focus Mode for distraction-free reading, Dynamic 'Tide' themes for ambient lighting, Highlighting and vocabulary definition, Note-taking and quote sharing, Reading Constellations for theme correlation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nightstand free?

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

### Is Readtide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nightstand or Readtide?

Readtide is rated higher. Nightstand averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Readtide averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nightstand or Readtide have ads?

Neither Nightstand nor Readtide shows ads.

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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.*