# Bookcase! vs Book Tracker & Reading Log

The clearest difference is rating: Book Tracker & Reading Log at 4.3 against Bookcase!'s 3.5. Book Tracker & Reading Log also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (151 vs 38). Bookcase!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (48% vs 19%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker & Reading Log sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bookcase! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Book Tracker & Reading Log holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 151 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Bookcase!'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Book Tracker & Reading Log's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bookcase! ships an update every 24 months, Book Tracker & Reading Log every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookcase! | Book Tracker & Reading Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcase/id1191400786/reviews) | **[4.3 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-and-reading-log/id1621520850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Craig Grummitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/850010899) | [Leif Both](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617042398) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookcase!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcase/id1191400786)

Organize your physical book collection by tracking ownership, location, and personal ratings. Quickly add books using an ISBN scanner to automatically retrieve title, author, and cover art.

**Highlights:** Track physical book ownership, Record book locations, Assign star ratings, ISBN scanner for automatic data entry, Download book cover art, Add personal notes

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

**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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookcase! free?

Bookcase! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Book Tracker & Reading Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookcase! or Book Tracker & Reading Log?

Book Tracker & Reading Log is rated higher. Bookcase! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Book Tracker & Reading Log averages 4.3 from 151 ratings.

### Do Bookcase! or Book Tracker & Reading Log have ads?

Neither Bookcase! nor Book Tracker & Reading Log shows ads.

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

Bookcase! ships an update every 24 months, and Book Tracker & Reading Log every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bookcase! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Book Tracker & Reading Log on October 21, 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.*