# TimeTree vs Reading.bot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading.bot at none against TimeTree's 35. Reading.bot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). TimeTree's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeTree sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Reading.bot asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeTree ships an update weekly, Reading.bot every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeTree | Reading.bot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetree-shared-calendar/id952578473/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 205 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TimeTree, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/952578472) | [Belmont Lansdown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805637029) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetree-shared-calendar/id952578473)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows users to create and share calendars with family, friends, or colleagues. It facilitates event planning, communication, and organization through shared schedules, photo albums, and to-do lists. Stay connected and manage your time effectively with this collaborative scheduling tool.

**Highlights:** Shared calendars for groups, Event notifications and reminders, Sync with device calendars, Shared photo albums, Memo and to-do lists, In-event chat, Web version access

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 日替わり野鳥カレンダー 月額 | $0.49 | per month |
| 超特急公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 週替わりマリーゴールド公式ウィジェット 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急リョウガ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急ユーキ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急タクヤ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急タカシ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急シューヤ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急マサヒロ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急アロハ公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超特急ハル公式ウィジェット（週替わり） 月額 | $1.99 | per month |
| 週替わり和田あずさウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり朝比奈ろんウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり甘楽すずウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり星乃キラリウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりプリンセッション・オーケストラ公式ウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりちゃんみうウィジェット | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりぴぴウィジェット | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりhakanaiウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりまゆたゆまウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりおてりウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり初音しょうウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりNANIMONOウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わりAZATOYウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| 週替わり輪廻ねるウィジェット 月額 | $2.99 | per month |
| TimeTree Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| TimeTree Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Shareable calendars
- 💡 Customizable color coding
- 🚀 Efficient organization
- 👍 Helpful for busy families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Confusing time zone changes
- 🐛 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Difficulty importing/exporting data

**Reported bugs**

- Events not syncing properly
- Time zone changes affecting event times
- Inability to edit certain event details

**Requested features**

- More color label options
- Biweekly repeat event option
- Ability to rearrange memo order
- Weekly view for routine schedules
- Dedicated iPad app version


### Reading.bot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingbot/id6754163172)

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeTree free?

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

### Is Reading.bot free?

Reading.bot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TimeTree or Reading.bot have ads?

TimeTree shows ads; Reading.bot does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeTree or Reading.bot?

TimeTree ships an update weekly, and Reading.bot every 9 days. Most recently, TimeTree was updated on September 25, 2026 and Reading.bot on September 17, 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.*