# Reading List vs Book Tracker App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading List at 93% against Book Tracker App's 0%. Reading List also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (30K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Book Tracker App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading List holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Book Tracker App's.

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Book Tracker App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | Book Tracker App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-app-ex-libris/id6455986946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [Fidelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542513151) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading List

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

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


### Book Tracker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-app-ex-libris/id6455986946)

Effortlessly track, organize, and categorize your reading list. Add books via barcode, ISBN, or manual entry. Syncs across devices with iCloud and offers features like loan tracking and custom location tabs.

**Highlights:** Add books via barcode, ISBN, or manual entry, Organize books into custom categories, Track loaned books, Create wish lists, Syncs with iCloud across devices, Speech-to-text for comments, Export lists as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ex Libris Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading List free?

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

### Is Book Tracker App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading List or Book Tracker App?

Reading List is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Book Tracker App averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Reading List or Book Tracker App have ads?

Neither Reading List nor Book Tracker App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading List or Book Tracker App?

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Book Tracker App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reading List was updated on September 25, 2026 and Book Tracker App on July 17, 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.*