# Reading List vs Readbrew Private Book Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reading List at 30K against Readbrew Private Book Tracker's 1. Readbrew Private Book Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading List sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Readbrew Private Book Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readbrew Private Book Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading List has 30K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Readbrew Private Book Tracker's.

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, Readbrew Private Book Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading List | Readbrew Private Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-list-book-tracker/id1217139955/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbrew-private-book-tracker/id6757662174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Bennet Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163617089) | [Boolean and Bean Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868151636) |

## 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


### Readbrew Private Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbrew-private-book-tracker/id6757662174)

This app helps you track your reading progress, set personal goals, and build consistent reading habits. It offers detailed statistics and a private space to journal your thoughts on books without ads or data tracking.

**Highlights:** Log pages with quick-add buttons, Set yearly reading goals and build streaks, Detailed stats and analytics, Organize library with custom collections, Private book journal for notes and quotes, Privacy-first, no ads or data tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading List free?

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

### Is Readbrew Private Book Tracker free?

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

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

Readbrew Private Book Tracker is rated higher. Reading List averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Readbrew Private Book Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reading List or Readbrew Private Book Tracker have ads?

Neither Reading List nor Readbrew Private Book Tracker shows ads.

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

Reading List ships an update fortnightly, and Readbrew Private Book Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reading List was updated on October 25, 2026 and Readbrew Private Book Tracker on October 24, 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.*