# Reading List vs Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

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 iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basmoreading-trackerbook-log/id1542456934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 50 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [Book Vitals Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483239539) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $2.00 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $14.00 | per year |
| Reading List Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Very Large Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Reading List Pro (Lifetime) | $38.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basmoreading-trackerbook-log/id1542456934)

Enhance your reading with an AI chatbot that answers questions directly from your books. Track progress, set goals, organize your library, and create motivational quotes. Syncs with Kindle and Notion.

**Highlights:** AI Chatbot for book interaction, Kindle and Notion sync, 100+ free book summaries, Book organizer and reading lists, Reading habit tracker and stats, Quote editor and journal

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Devoted Bookworm Weekly Pack | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Full Reading Xperience Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Basmo Premium Monthly Pack | $4.99 | per month |
| Basmo Premium Monthly Pack | $4.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM (Yearly) - discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Devoted Bookworm Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Basmo Premium Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Basmo Premium Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 weekly. Most recently, Reading List was updated on September 30, 2026 and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log on September 29, 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.*