Comparison

Reading List vs Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading List

Organize your reading journey by tracking books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read. Log progress, add custom lists, and record notes and ratings. Sync data across devices and export your library.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes to add books
  • Search online for books
  • Manual book entry
  • Track reading progress (start/finish dates)
  • Create custom book lists
  • Add ratings and notes
  • View reading statistics
  • iCloud data sync
Features
Currently charting
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Easily track books you’ve read, books you’re reading, and books you want to read. Record your progress by adding the start and finish date of your books. ADD NEW BOOKS • Scan the barcode of a book to quickly add it to your list • Search online to find and add books • Alternatively, add a book manually by typing in its details • Sync your data between all devices via iCloud TRACK YOUR READING • Quickly log the dates you start and finish each book with a tap or swipe • Order the books, to help plan what to read next • Create your own custom lists, like "Wishlist", "Favourites", etc • Record the current page of books you're reading • Add your own rating and notes to each book • View your reading statistics PRIVATE & PERSONAL • No online account or signup needed • All data is private, stored on-device or in your iCloud account • Export and import all your data Some premium features require Reading List Pro, which can be purchased in the app. The app remains fully-featured when used without Reading List Pro. Terms of Use: https://readinglist.app/termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://readinglist.app/privacypolicy

About

Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

This app helps you track your reading progress, set goals, and save highlights and notes. It uses AI to provide book recommendations, answer questions about your notes, and generate summaries. You can also scan pages and book covers to add them to your digital library.

Highlights
  • AI book recommendations
  • Save highlights and notes
  • Scan pages and book covers
  • Set daily reading goals
  • Track reading progress and streaks
  • AI-powered book summaries
Features
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Basmo is the reading tracker that helps you remember what you read. Keep a shelf, set a daily reading goal, save your highlights and notes, and use AI to get more out of every book. AI features are clearly labeled in the app. SMART TOOLS (AI) • Explore: recommendations based on the genres you like and the books you finish, with a key-ideas page for every book. Read it or listen to it, spoiler-free. • Ask the book: ask a question and get an answer drawn from your own notes. • Recap: turn your notes on a book into a 2-minute listen. • Scan a page and ask about it: Basmo reads the photo, tidies the text, and answers your questions about it. • Reading check: quick questions made only from your own notes, to help you remember what you read. • Connected books: discover books that share the ideas you just read. • Smart daily goal: reads your calendar and makes your goal lighter on busy days, so your streak stays safe. • Shelf scan: snap a photo of your shelf and Basmo adds every book it can read. READING TRACKER • Your library: books you want to read, are reading, and have finished, in print, ebook or audio. • Daily reading goal, streaks, progress and weekly stats. • Highlights, quotes and notes in one place, with scan and text recognition. • Widgets that bring back the quotes you saved. • Reading pals: invite friends to keep each other motivated. BASMO PREMIUM Unlock all the AI features with a monthly or yearly subscription. New subscribers get a 14-day free trial. • Monthly plan: $19.99, billed every month • Yearly plan: $89.99, billed once a year • US prices shown. Prices vary by country. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase once the free trial ends. • The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. • Prices are shown in the app and vary by country. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://basmo.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://basmo.app/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Reading List4 screens
Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading List at 93% against Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log's 48%. Reading List also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30K vs 1.5K). Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading List holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Reading List's written reviews are positive against 48% of Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Reading List versus Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading ListBasmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings) — better4.6 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better47.7% of reviews
Number of ratings30K — better1.5K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew Bennet LtdBook Vitals Inc.

Customer experience

Reading List

All ratings30,064 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews630 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%

Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

All ratings1,502 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative40.2%

User reviews

Reading List

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very user-friendly
  • 🚀 Easy to add and organize books
  • 🔒 Private and non-social
  • 💡 Barcode scanning feature
  • 👍 Clean and simple interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with syncing across devices
  • 💡 Lack of ability to track re-reads or put books 'on hold'
  • 💡 Limited sorting/organizing options for large book collections
  • 💡 No ability to add audiobooks or track reading time

Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Helps track reading progress
  • 📓 Allows taking notes and highlighting quotes
  • 📊 Provides useful reading statistics
  • 🤖 AI-powered book summaries and insights
  • 🔍 Comprehensive book catalog

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
  • 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for full functionality
  • 📚 Incomplete book catalog, missing popular titles

Bugs and requests

Reading List

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with date/time tracking when adding books
  • Occasional crashes or data loss when using the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to track re-reads and 'on hold' books
  • Improve sorting/organizing options for large collections
  • Add support for audiobooks and reading time tracking
  • Implement cloud sync and account features to preserve data
  • Add more customization options for lists and book display

Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when accessing certain sections
  • Reading progress not saving correctly
  • Kindle sync feature not working as expected
  • Inability to edit book details after adding

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to pause reading sessions
  • Improve book recommendation system
  • Allow customizing reading goals and stats
  • Integrate with more platforms like Kindle
  • Add dark mode and other visual customization options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Reading List

Subscriptions4
  • Reading List Pro (Monthly)$2.001 Month
  • Reading List Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Reading List Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$14.001 Year
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  • Reading List Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Medium Tip$2.00
  • Large Tip$3.00
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  • Very Large Tip$5.00
  • Giant Tip$10.00
  • Reading List Pro (Lifetime)$38.00
8 purchases

Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

Subscriptions8
  • Devoted Bookworm Weekly Pack3 Days trial$3.497 Days
  • Full Reading Xperience Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Basmo Premium Monthly Pack7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Basmo Premium Monthly Pack$4.991 Month
  • PREMIUM (Yearly) - discount$29.991 Year
  • Devoted Bookworm Yearly Pack7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Basmo Premium Yearly Pack7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Basmo Premium Yearly Pack1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Reading List free?
Reading List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log free?
Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reading List or Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log?
Reading List is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Reading List or Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log have ads?
Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log shows ads; Reading List does not.
Which is updated more often, Reading List or Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log?
Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log every 2 days. Most recently, Reading List was updated on November 12, 2026 and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log on November 11, 2026.

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