CatalogBooks vs ReadBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CatalogBooks
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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.
ReadBuddy
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ReadBuddy β Build Your Reading Habit ReadBuddy is a simple, focused app designed to help you read more consistently. Track your books, stay on top of your daily goal, and build a reading streak that keeps you coming back. Build a Daily Reading Habit Set a daily page goal and stay consistent. ReadBuddy helps you turn small reading sessions into lasting habits. Track Your Progress - Log reading sessions easily - Track pages read and time spent reading - See your progress across all your books Stay Motivated with Streaks - Build a daily reading streak - Get feedback as your streak grows - Hit milestones and stay on track Manage Your Books - Add and track multiple books - See what youβre currently reading - Keep a record of finished books Understand Your Reading - View daily reading stats - See how your reading builds over time Upgrade to ReadBuddy Pro to unlock: - Unlimited books - Weekly, monthly, yearly, and all-time stats - Full reading history Simple. Focused. Effective. No accounts. No distractions. Just a better way to read more. Privacy First All your data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is tracked or shared. Start building your reading habit today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CatalogBooks at none against ReadBuddy's 1. CatalogBooks also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). ReadBuddy'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
Both are free to download. ReadBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CatalogBooks asks for nothing beyond the download.
CatalogBooks ships an update every 13 months, ReadBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CatalogBooks | ReadBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Antonio Sollo | Warren Peters |
In-app purchases
CatalogBooks
No in-app purchases
ReadBuddy
- ReadBuddy Pro$5.99









