# ISBN vs Book Tracker & Reading Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISBN at 67% against Book Tracker & Reading Log's 19%. ISBN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Book Tracker & Reading Log's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Book Tracker & Reading Log is free to download; ISBN costs $0.99 up front. Book Tracker & Reading Log sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ISBN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ISBN ships an update every 8 months, Book Tracker & Reading Log every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ISBN | Book Tracker & Reading Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-and-reading-log/id1621520850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 3 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CROMBEZ Emmanuel](https://appshunter.io/developer/375656695) | [Leif Both](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617042398) |

## What reviewers say

### ISBN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isbn/id1061626540)

Create and manage a personal book inventory using ISBN codes. Organize books with custom flags, notes, and contact associations. Export your library data to CSV for use in spreadsheets.

**Highlights:** Book inventory management, ISBN scanning/entry, Customizable flags for categorization, Free text notes per book, Attach books to contacts, CSV export for spreadsheets

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book Tracker & Reading Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-and-reading-log/id1621520850)

Manage your personal library with this app. Scan books using their ISBN to quickly add them to your virtual collection. Track reading progress, organize shelves, and maintain wish lists. Stay updated with popular literary trends.

**Highlights:** ISBN scanner for quick book entry, Create and customize virtual bookshelves, Track reading progress and notes, Maintain a wish list of books, Sort and filter book collection, Follow #BookTok trends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (Quarterly) | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Version (Quarterly) | $4.79 | per 3 months |
| Premium Version (Quarterly) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Version (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium Version (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Version (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Version (Permanent) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version (Permanent) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version (Permanent) | $20.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version (Permanent) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful ISBN scanner
- 👍 Good for tracking reads
- 👍 Useful for bookstore recommendations
- 👍 Appearance is good
- 👍 Library inventory feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open/load
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Limited free version (3 books)
- 🐛 Expensive for limited features
- 🐛 Inadequate database for ISBN scanning

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open/load
- App crashes
- ISBN scanner not recognized
- Premium purchase issues (repeated charges, authentication failed)
- Import function errors ('invalid characters')

**Requested features**

- Way to track rereads
- Ability to add more information (narrators, listening time)
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Improve ISBN database accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ISBN free?

ISBN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Book Tracker & Reading Log free?

Book Tracker & Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ISBN or Book Tracker & Reading Log have ads?

Neither ISBN nor Book Tracker & Reading Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ISBN or Book Tracker & Reading Log?

ISBN ships an update every 8 months, and Book Tracker & Reading Log every 5 weeks. Most recently, ISBN was updated on October 24, 2026 and Book Tracker & Reading Log on October 27, 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.*