# Must Read vs Readr

The clearest difference is rating: Readr at 5.0 against Must Read's 4.5. Readr also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Must Read's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Must Read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Readr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Must Read has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Must Read ships an update every 6 days, Readr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Must Read | Readr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/must-read-the-book-tracker/id930967257/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readr-book-tracker/id6811444976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stanislav Rastvorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/870142280) | [Preston Carlton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786222286) |

## 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 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Readr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readr-book-tracker/id6811444976)

Easily manage your reading life by saving books you want to read, tracking your current progress, and building a history of finished titles. Organize your library, rate and review books, and view your reading activity over time in a clutter-free interface.

**Highlights:** Organize books by reading status, Track reading progress, Log start and finish dates, Rate and review books, Favorite books, View reading history, Explore book details

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readr Plus | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Must Read free?

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

### Is Readr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Must Read or Readr?

Readr is rated higher. Must Read averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Readr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Must Read or Readr have ads?

Neither Must Read nor Readr shows ads.

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

Must Read ships an update every 6 days, and Readr every 3 days. Most recently, Must Read was updated on November 1, 2026 and Readr on October 31, 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.*