Comparison

Marcus vs Booktou

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

Head to head
About

Marcus

Features
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Reading, without the friction. Marcus is the reading app made for restless minds. A calm tracker glides along the line to keep your eyes exactly where you are, so your attention stops slipping off the page. Import any EPUB or PDF and just read. WHY IT STICKS - Stay on the line - a gentle tracker keeps your place, at your pace - Stuck? Just ask - explain, summarize or recap without leaving the page - Every book, one tap away - import EPUB & PDF and pick up where you left off - Reading that rewards you - daily goals, streaks and achievements - A shelf that fills as you read - finished books become spines on your bookcase - Your thoughts, in one place - a notebook and a glossary of words you've learned - Share the lines you love - turn any quote into a beautiful card MADE FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN READS ADHD-first and dyslexia-friendly: the OpenDyslexic font, calm themes, read-along audio, and short daily goals that make five minutes count. No guilt, no noise - just no zero days. MARCUS PRO Unlimited explanations, summaries and recaps, all themes and the OpenDyslexic font, and advanced tracker styles. Read more. Struggle less. Start your first page today. Terms of Use: https://marcus.vuvee.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://marcus.vuvee.me/privacy

About

Booktou

Features
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Booktou is your book tracker, reading journal and personal library. Keep a book list of what you have read, what you are reading and what you want to read next. Record your reading time, see your reading statistics and build a daily reading habit. Book Tracking & Library Management Easily add books you've read, are reading, or want to read. Build your library using ISBN scanning, book search, or manual entry. Keep your books organized with collections and tags. Reading Streaks & Habit Tracking Keep your reading streak by reading at least 10 minutes every day. Preserve your streak, and if you miss a day you can start again. This system is a powerful motivator for anyone who wants to form a reading habit. Reading Sessions & Pomodoro Technique Record your reading time with Pomodoro or a stopwatch. Track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress with statistics. Achievements & Goals Make your reading journey more exciting! Earn different achievements in Booktou to level up and stay motivated. Book Challenges: Reach new levels by finishing 10, 20, or 30 books. Streak Goals: Maintain your reading streak by reading for 7, 15, or 30 consecutive days. Page Achievements: Earn special badges by completing 500 pages, 1000 pages, or more. Each achievement you complete takes you to the next goal. That way you not only read books but also enjoy a fun motivational journey. Personalization Customize the app to your taste with different themes. Strengthen your reading habit with Booktou, view your reading statistics, reach your goals, and create your personal library. Booktou Premium Booktou Premium is an optional auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or yearly. It removes ads and unlocks all themes and premium features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.rapheldorsoftware.com/terms?app=booktou Privacy Policy: https://www.rapheldorsoftware.com/privacy?app=booktou

Screenshots

Marcus4 screens
Booktou4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Marcus at none against Booktou's shown. Booktou's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Marcus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Booktou sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.09 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marcus ships an update every 2 months, Booktou every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Marcus versus Booktou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarcusBooktou
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.415.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size65 MB191 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVukasin RancicNURULLAH KIRBIZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Marcus

Subscriptions2
  • Marcus Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Marcus Pro Annual$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Booktou

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.091 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$27.901 Year
One-time1
  • Booktou Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Marcus free?
Marcus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booktou free?
Booktou is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marcus or Booktou have ads?
Booktou shows ads; Marcus does not.
Which is updated more often, Marcus or Booktou?
Marcus ships an update every 2 months, and Booktou every 4 days. Most recently, Marcus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Booktou on October 31, 2026.

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