Comparison

CatalogBooks vs BSOTD Book Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CatalogBooks

Features
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This app allows you to catalog your books with extensive descriptions regarding the data of each book (title, subtitle, publisher, date of purchase, purchase cost, etc.), the location in your library, the status of the book (read, not bed). Also you can register if loaned.

About

BSOTD Book Tracker

Features
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I built this app for my wife after she spent two-years searching for the perfect reading companion. She didn't want a spreadsheet and most apps were either too distracting, lacked detail or felt invasive. This is the space where she now manages her library and we're sharing it here so you can too. Why we love it and we think you will too: Privacy First - This was built for our family so privacy was incredibly important. The app respects your data. Your library is yours, we don't track you, and we don't sell your reading habits. - Syncs across iPad, iPhone and Mac privately using iCloud Detailed Tracking - Finally a place to log DNF, FMC, MMC, themes and even which shelf your book lives on. - Don't like our sub-genres or need to add a location? No problem, it's all customisable in Settings - Sort your TBR into what’s next and what you’ll get to...eventually Easily Add New and Existing Books - Import your existing library from Goodreads and keep details such as bookshelves (called tags in Smart Book Tracker) - Add new books easily using search or manually. - Looking for something beyond your TBR pile? Get personalised suggestions powered by on-device Apple Intelligence based on your top rated books, your least favourite reads, or books you choose yourself.* Track Your Personal Journey and Your Book Math - Set your goals and monitor your stats including pages read, library size and books read. - Ever curious about how much you spend on books vs how much they would retail for? We were so that’s here too. - No feeds, no followers, no pressure. Just a powerful tool for serious readers. Books. Sorted. Ordered. Tracked. Done. Privacy Policy: https://bsotd.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula *AI Features are available in iOS26+

Screenshots

CatalogBooks3 screens
BSOTD Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CatalogBooks at none against BSOTD Book Tracker's 8. CatalogBooks also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BSOTD Book Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BSOTD Book Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CatalogBooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CatalogBooks ships an update every 13 months, BSOTD Book Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CatalogBooks versus BSOTD Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatalogBooksBSOTD Book Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio SolloBSOTD Software Ltd

In-app purchases

None

CatalogBooks

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

BSOTD Book Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Tracking$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Tracking$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tracking$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Midnight Rose Theme$1.99
  • Forest Theme$1.99
  • Ink & Paper Theme$1.99
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  • Spellbound Theme$1.99
  • Maple And Mocha$1.99

Questions

Is CatalogBooks free?
CatalogBooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BSOTD Book Tracker free?
BSOTD Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CatalogBooks or BSOTD Book Tracker have ads?
Neither CatalogBooks nor BSOTD Book Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CatalogBooks or BSOTD Book Tracker?
CatalogBooks ships an update every 13 months, and BSOTD Book Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, CatalogBooks was updated on November 2, 2026 and BSOTD Book Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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