# MapleRead SE vs Read Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Read Tracker at 5.0 against MapleRead SE's 4.2. Read Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). MapleRead SE's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 1) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

MapleRead SE costs $8.99 and Read Tracker $2.99 up front. MapleRead SE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Read Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Read Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapleRead SE has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MapleRead SE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Read Tracker's.

MapleRead SE ships an update every 6 weeks, Read Tracker every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleRead SE | Read Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-tracker/id6757492574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) | [Apps For Pilots](https://appshunter.io/developer/395604081) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleRead SE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a unique audio-visual reading experience for EPUB and PDF files. It allows for extensive customization of book styles, instant audiobook generation, and immersive reading that syncs audio and text. It also functions as an effective library management tool with cross-device syncing.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual reading experience, EPUB and PDF reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (audio/text sync), Library management and organization, Cross-device syncing, User-defined customization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gratuity Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable reading experience
- 🔒 Robust library management features
- 👍 Seamless integration with Calibre
- 👍 Excellent organization and tagging options
- 👍 Wide range of font and layout customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance problems
- 🔍 Complicated interface and setup process
- 🔍 Difficult to import large book libraries
- 🔍 Limited annotation and highlighting options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on iOS 14
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Unreliable OPDS server integration and book downloads

**Requested features**

- Automatic reading progress sync across devices
- Improved PDF handling and annotation support
- Expanded highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Streamlined library import and management
- Cleaner and more intuitive user interface


### Read Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-tracker/id6757492574)

This app helps you read more by tracking your reading sessions without pressure or complicated goals. It offers clear insights into your progress, allows you to organize your reading life, and syncs data across devices with a calm, focused design. Your reading data remains private and under your control.

**Highlights:** Track reading time with stopwatch/timer, Log sessions, pause, and resume, View weekly, monthly, and yearly stats, Track streaks, total time, and days read, Organize books with ratings and notes, Sync data across devices via iCloud, Privacy-focused with no accounts or data collection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleRead SE free?

MapleRead SE costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Read Tracker free?

Read Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapleRead SE or Read Tracker?

Read Tracker is rated higher. MapleRead SE averages 4.2 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Read Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MapleRead SE or Read Tracker have ads?

Neither MapleRead SE nor Read Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleRead SE or Read Tracker?

MapleRead SE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Read Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, MapleRead SE was updated on October 2, 2026 and Read Tracker on October 2, 2026.

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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.*