# Must Read vs Albert

The clearest difference is update cadence: Must Read at every 6 days against Albert's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Must Read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Albert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Must Read ships an update every 6 days, Albert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Must Read | Albert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/must-read-the-book-tracker/id930967257/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **15** | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Rastvorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/870142280) | [Dominika Gajdova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894790289) |

## What reviewers say

### Must Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/must-read-the-book-tracker/id930967257)

Track your reading progress, time sessions with live activities, and discover new books. Access a vast library of classic eBooks and audiobooks with PRO. Organize your library with custom lists and detailed reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Live Activity reading timer, Detailed reading statistics, Access to 74,000+ classic eBooks, Access to 18,000+ audiobooks, Customizable reading lists, Book discovery and recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Must Read Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Must Read Pro (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Must Read Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Albert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albert-your-reader-and-tracker/id6762597185)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly reader | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly reader | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Must Read free?

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

### Is Albert free?

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

### Do Must Read or Albert have ads?

Neither Must Read nor Albert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Must Read or Albert?

Must Read ships an update every 6 days, and Albert every 3 weeks. Most recently, Must Read was updated on October 26, 2026 and Albert on October 25, 2026.

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