# Bookly vs Book Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookly at 84% against Book Tracker's 29%. Bookly also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (63K vs 107). Book Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Book Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 63K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Bookly's written reviews are positive against 29% of Book Tracker's.

Bookly ships an update every 4 weeks, Book Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews)** | [4.1 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookie/id6443825869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 29.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 468 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [Jakub Milcarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631892122) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Book, #30 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you track your reading habits in real-time, manage your library, and set reading goals. It offers detailed statistics, custom ratings, and ambient sounds to enhance your reading experience and build a consistent reading habit.

**Highlights:** Real-time reading timer, Detailed reading statistics, Custom book ratings, Book library management, Reading goals and reminders, Character tracking, Readathon tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro 50% OFF | $14.99 | per year |
| Six Months of Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro 30% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro (50% OFF 1st year trial) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro 20% OFF | $39.99 | per year |
| Bookly Pro | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking reading progress
- 🚀 Motivates users to read more
- 📊 Provides detailed reading statistics
- 💡 Allows adding quotes, thoughts, and new words
- 👍 User-friendly interface and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding some books
- 🔢 Limit on number of books that can be added

**Reported bugs**

- Reading sessions not always accurately recorded
- Inconsistencies in page count/progress tracking
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit books
- Option to track audiobook progress
- Sync reading progress across devices
- More customization options
- Integration with other reading apps


### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookie/id6443825869)

This app helps you organize your book collection, track your reading progress, and build a reading habit. It features a visually stunning interface with customizable themes and advanced tracking options. Capture insights, set reading challenges, and visualize your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Book tracking and digital bookshelf, Customizable themes and Liquid Glass design, Reading journal with notes and quotes, Reading challenge and progress tracking, Advanced metadata and custom properties, Year-in-books visualization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookie+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookie+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bookie+ (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Bookie+ Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bookie+ (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Bookie+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Bookie+ (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Bookie+ (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bookie+ Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bookie+ (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Is Book Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookly or Book Tracker?

Bookly is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Book Tracker averages 4.1 from 107 ratings.

### Do Bookly or Book Tracker have ads?

Bookly shows ads; Book Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bookly or Book Tracker?

Bookly ships an update every 4 weeks, and Book Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bookly was updated on November 10, 2026 and Book Tracker on November 3, 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.*