Comparison

Буквоед vs Almost read

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

Head to head
About

Буквоед

Discover thousands of books, gifts, and stationery. Enjoy a loyalty program with bonus rewards and personalized recommendations. Get fast delivery to stores or your doorstep.

Highlights
  • Thousands of books, gifts, and stationery
  • Loyalty program with bonus rewards
  • Personalized book recommendations
  • Fast delivery options
  • Gift certificates
  • Information on discounts and promotions
Features
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Привет! С вами Буквоед, Знаковые книжные. Почему Знаковые? Уже больше 20 лет Буквоед делает чтение доступнее: помогает ориентироваться в мире литературы, знакомит с авторами, играет важную роль в культурной жизни Петербурга. А это мобильное приложение, где книголюбы могут найти: • Тысячи историй, сувениров, канцтоваров и подарков. Быстро и бесплатно привезём ваш заказ в магазины Буквоеда и Читай-города, а ещё доставим курьером, Почтой России, в постаматы и ПВЗ. • Программу лояльности Книголов для Знаковых Читателей: она действует в Буквоеде, Читай-городе, book24.ru и Литрес. Возвращайте до 15% от заказа бонусами, которыми можно оплатить до 100% с покупок. • Рекомендации, чтобы не заблудиться в книжном многообразии. Например, литературные подборки, а ещё сервис «Я в магазине». Он подскажет, где стоит интересующий вас сюжет и предложит истории по запросу. • Подарочные сертификаты — их можно обменять на любые истории, сувениры, настольные игры и даже сладости. • Информацию о действующих скидках, предложениях от издательств и других акциях. Нам есть куда ещё стремиться – пока обзоры новинок и расписание встреч с авторами доступны только на сайте bookvoed.ru. Но разделы будут постепенно появляться и здесь со следующими обновлениями. Будем рады вашим отзывам и предложениям о том, что нужно изменить и добавить в первую очередь: customer@bookvoed.ru. До встречи в Знаковых книжных!

About

Almost read

This app helps readers track their reading habits, manage their book library, and discover new titles. It features a reading timer, journal, quote saving, and AI-powered recommendations. Designed for thoughtful readers who want to deepen their connection with books.

Highlights
  • Organize book library and TBR lists
  • Track reading time with a timer
  • Build reading habits with streaks and goals
  • Keep a reading journal and save quotes
  • AI-powered book recommendations
  • Import books from Goodreads
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Looking for a book tracker that does more than count pages? Almost read is an aesthetic book tracker and reading journal built for readers who reflect on what they read. Track every book on your shelf, log reading time with a timer, build a habit with streaks, and get AI recommendations that actually match your taste. MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY AND TBR LIST Organize your library across lists: Books in progress, Finished, and Want to read. Build your TBR and custom shelves by mood, genre, or anything you choose. Add books by barcode scan, manual search, or import from Goodreads. Search by title or author to grow your library fast. READING TIMER, STREAKS, AND GOALS Track time for every book with a built-in timer. Log manual sessions to catch up on past reading. Set yearly goals and build a streak that keeps your reading habit alive. View your progress on a beautiful calendar and see your reading story month by month. Visual stats show time, pages, and sessions at a glance. READING JOURNAL AND QUOTES Keep a journal with personal notes for every book. Scan and save your favorite quotes so you never forget what a book meant to you. Rate finished books. AI BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Not the top charts. Not sponsored picks. Almost read uses smart AI to recommend books that match what you actually like, based on the themes of books you have loved. Discover your next read without endless scrolling. CLEAN, AESTHETIC DESIGN No noise. No social pressure. Just your shelf, your journal, your timer, and your stats. Almost read was designed for focused, thoughtful readers who want more than a checklist. WHAT USERS SAY "Simple, beautiful, and made with love. Reading feels cozier now!" "Really functional and super convenient for tracking my reading." Download Almost read and make reading a part of your life. For inquiries: info@almostread.com Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Буквоед4 screens
Almost read4 screens

Verdict

The call

Буквоед and Almost read both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Almost read's written reviews are positive against 48% of Буквоед's. Almost read also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Буквоед's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Almost read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Буквоед asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Буквоед against 4.8 for Almost read. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Буквоед's written reviews are positive against 84% of Almost read's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Буквоед ships an update fortnightly, Almost read every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Буквоед versus Almost read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterБуквоедAlmost read
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (69 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews83.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better32
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGRAMOTA, OOOKUKI EDZHENSI, OOO

Customer experience

Буквоед

All ratings69 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative41.7%

Almost read

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.2%

In-app purchases

None

Буквоед

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Almost read

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99

Questions

Is Буквоед free?
Буквоед is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Almost read free?
Almost read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Буквоед or Almost read?
Буквоед and Almost read are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 69 and 32 ratings respectively.
Do Буквоед or Almost read have ads?
Буквоед shows ads; Almost read does not.
Which is updated more often, Буквоед or Almost read?
Буквоед ships an update fortnightly, and Almost read every 2 weeks. Most recently, Буквоед was updated on November 11, 2026 and Almost read on November 8, 2026.

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