# Reading List vs Book Tracking

The clearest difference is rating: Reading List at 4.8 against Book Tracking's 3.7. Reading List also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 3). Book Tracking's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Tracking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Reading List's written reviews are positive against 100% of Book Tracking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Book Tracking every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | Book Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracking-tbr-tracker/id6745787306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [sylvain loirat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813868643) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading List

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

**Currently charting:** #195 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


### Book Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracking-tbr-tracker/id6745787306)

This app helps you track your reading progress by logging pages and time spent reading. Set goals, view your reading consistency on a heatmap, and organize your digital library. Earn badges and rewards to stay motivated and read more books.

**Highlights:** Smart progress tracking, Goals and challenges, Heatmap view for consistency, Intelligent reminders and badges, Digital library organization, Detailed reading statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Full Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro Full Access | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading List free?

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

### Is Book Tracking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading List or Book Tracking?

Reading List is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Book Tracking averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Reading List or Book Tracking have ads?

Neither Reading List nor Book Tracking shows ads.

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

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Book Tracking every 3 months. Most recently, Reading List was updated on October 22, 2026 and Book Tracking on October 20, 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.*