# Beanstack Tracker vs MononaGo

The clearest difference is monetization model: MononaGo at free against Beanstack Tracker's free with in-app purchases. MononaGo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 1). Beanstack Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MononaGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beanstack Tracker has 102K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beanstack Tracker | MononaGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanstack-tracker/id1360324277/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mononago/id6446260273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zoobean, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360324276) | [Cablecast Community Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647835875) |

## What reviewers say

### Beanstack Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanstack-tracker/id1360324277)

This app encourages reading for all ages through engaging challenges and easy progress tracking. It allows family profiles, individual logging, and offers features like barcode scanning and reading timers. It prioritizes user privacy by not selling data or showing ads.

**Highlights:** Motivating reading challenges, Easy reading progress tracking, Barcode scanner for titles, Reading timer and logging, Streaks and badges, Reading recommendations, Friend leaderboards, Reading fundraisers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for tracking reading
- 🚀 Barcode scanning feature
- 👍 Ability to track multiple readers
- 👍 Motivating with achievements and badges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent logging and tracking issues
- 🤔 Confusing user interface and navigation
- 🤔 Limited customization and personalization options
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with timers and syncing
- 🤔 Cumbersome process for logging books and reading

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect logging of reading sessions and progress
- Inability to edit or remove previously logged books
- Compatibility issues on tablets and iPads
- Timezone-related bugs causing lost reading streaks

**Requested features**

- Ability to backdate reading sessions
- Calendar view to easily see monthly reading progress
- Option to log quantity of books read instead of just time
- Personalized book recommendations based on reading history
- Improved syncing and data management across devices


### MononaGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mononago/id6446260273)

Stay informed about local government meetings, community events, and high school activities. Watch live or on-demand programming from Monona and Monona Grove High School, including arts and sports.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand video streaming, Local government meetings, Community events calendar, High school arts programs, High school sports broadcasts, Student-produced video content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beanstack Tracker free?

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

### Is MononaGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beanstack Tracker or MononaGo?

MononaGo is rated higher. Beanstack Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while MononaGo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Beanstack Tracker or MononaGo have ads?

Neither Beanstack Tracker nor MononaGo 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.*