# BookMemory vs Book Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookMemory at none against Book Tracker's 6. BookMemory also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Book Tracker's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. BookMemory asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookMemory | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookshelf-and-tbr/id1491660771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 17 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ligha](https://appshunter.io/developer/375352738) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## What reviewers say

### BookMemory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmemory/id1279235974)

Scan the barcode of Japanese books to register them. Keep a digital catalog of your library. Easily manage your collection by title and author.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for Japanese books, Digital library cataloging, Manage books by title, Manage books by author

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookshelf-and-tbr/id1491660771)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Organize your entire book collection, track reading progress, and manage your to-be-read list. Features include a reading timer, quote saving, and import from other platforms. Syncs across all your devices and prioritizes user privacy.

**Highlights:** Organize entire library (read, reading, unread), Track reading progress and set goals, Reading Timer and favorite quote saving, Apple Watch app integration, Import from Goodreads and other platforms, Syncs across all devices, Borrowed books tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Book Tracker Pro (Lifetime) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent book tracking app
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No data collection, privacy-focused
- 💡 Customizable library and reading stats
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data loss or sync
- 🔒 Separate purchase required for Mac app
- 🔒 Limited free version with paywall
- 👎 Complicated workflow for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect book cover images
- Reading progress data disappearing
- Issues with barcode scanning accuracy

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads
- Option to differentiate owned vs borrowed books
- Customizable reading goal/progress widgets
- Shared library access for family/friends
- Improved sorting and search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookMemory free?

BookMemory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Book Tracker free?

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

### Do BookMemory or Book Tracker have ads?

Neither BookMemory nor Book Tracker shows ads.

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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.*