BookLog vs Reading Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BookLog
Easily track your reading list and books you want to read. This app is ideal for managing collections by author or series. Scan book barcodes with your device's camera or search for titles.
- Track read and to-read books
- Organize by author or series
- Scan ISBN barcodes with camera
- Search titles on Google Books
- Manage personal library
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BookLog helps you keep track of what books you've read and what books you want to read. It's specifically designed to keep track of books in a particular series or by a particular author. Use the camera in you iPhone or iPad to scan ISBN barcodes, or search for titles on Google Books.
Reading Log
Organize your reading with a simple book progress tracker. Manage your library, discover trending titles, and receive personalized recommendations. Set reminders and goals to stay motivated on your reading journey.
- Bookshelf organization
- Trending book discovery
- Personalized recommendations
- Reading reminders
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
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Reading Log is your ultimate companion for managing your reading journey! Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, our app helps you organize and keep track of all your books in one place. Key Features: • Bookshelf: Easily manage your books by categorizing them as ‘Reading Now,’ ‘To be Read,’ or ‘Finished.’ Keep your personal library organized and always know what to read next. • Trending Books: Stay up-to-date with the latest bestsellers and trending books in the literary world. Discover new titles that everyone is talking about! • Personalized Recommendations: Receive weekly book suggestions tailored to your reading preferences. Discover new authors and genres that match your taste. • Reading Reminders and Goals: Never miss a reading session! Set daily or weekly reading reminders to stay on track with your reading goals. Monitor your progress with easy-to-use trackers for books finished and pages read. Why Choose Reading Log? • Simple and Intuitive: Designed for book lovers of all types, our user-friendly interface makes tracking your reading effortless. • Personalized Experience: Tailored recommendations and reminders keep you motivated and engaged. • Stay Inspired: Discover new books and authors through our trending and recommended lists. Take control of your reading journey today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reading Log at every 6 weeks against BookLog's every 10 months. Reading Log also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). BookLog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BookLog against 4.9 for Reading Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Log has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
BookLog ships an update every 10 months, Reading Log every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookLog | Reading Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Austin Code Factory | Dimitry Vinogradov |
Customer experience
BookLog
Reading Log
In-app purchases
BookLog
No in-app purchases
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
