Comparison

iLibrary! vs Book Tracker

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

Head to head
About

iLibrary!

Easily catalog your personal book collection by scanning ISBN barcodes or searching by title. Access detailed book information and manage your library on the go. Features a unique web version for extended access.

Highlights
  • Personal library database
  • Barcode (ISBN) scanning
  • Search Google Books by name
  • Web version available
  • Book information retrieval
Features
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iLibrary! allows you to create your own personal library very quickly. You can just write the name of the book or frame the barcode (ISBN) with your camera and in a moment you'll get all the information about the book. Key Features: - Database of your personal libraries. - Search by barcode (ISBN) information. - Search Google books by name! - Only one that has VERSION WEB on https://libreriafanfa.firebaseapp.com

About

Book Tracker

Easily catalog your book collection by scanning ISBNs or adding manually. Organize by genre, reading status, and custom fields. Keep your library private and accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Scan ISBNs with camera
  • Manual book entry
  • Import from Excel/CSV
  • Organize by genre and status
  • Customizable fields
  • Offline access
  • Data export
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Book Tracker – ISBN Library is the simple, private way to catalog every book you own. SCAN TO ADD Point your phone camera at any book barcode (ISBN) and watch title, author, and details appear while you’re still holding the book—quick, tidy, and keyboard-free. The free version includes a curated bundle of online ISBN lookups so you can road-test the scanner with zero pressure; unlock generous everyday scanning limits and every feature with the annual plan (7-Day free trial) or lifetime—so adding books stays effortless as your library grows. ADD BY HAND OR IMPORT Prefer typing? Add books manually. Have a spreadsheet? Import from Excel or CSV and bring your existing list into the app in one go. ORGANISE YOUR COLLECTION Track what matters: • Title and author • Genre (and create your own) • Reading status (TBR, DNF, unread, reading, read etc) • Custom status so you decide what is important. • ISBN • Personal notes for each book. Edit or delete entries anytime. Search your library quickly. Export your list when you need it. BUILT FOR READERS AND COLLECTORS Whether you have a shelf of favourites or a growing collection of books, comics, or manga, Book Tracker keeps everything in one place. No account required for the basics—your data stays on your device. Use it offline. Change the look with custom colour themes. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Your library is yours. The app works without an internet connection after setup. No ads tracking you. Optional subscription unlocks unlimited books and full export for power users. Download once. Own your list. Track your books your way. User Guide for Import and example file: https://www.6ixdesign.com.au/guide.html *Please note that Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA) applies. See: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

iLibrary!3 screens
Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Book Tracker at every 2 weeks against iLibrary!'s every 3 months. iLibrary!'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iLibrary! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Book Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLibrary! ships an update every 3 months, Book Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLibrary! versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLibrary!Book Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuido FanfaniThomas Bird

Customer experience

iLibrary!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Book Tracker

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iLibrary!

One-time1
  • iLibrary! Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock All Features for 1 Week$14.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is iLibrary! free?
iLibrary! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iLibrary! or Book Tracker have ads?
Neither iLibrary! nor Book Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLibrary! or Book Tracker?
iLibrary! ships an update every 3 months, and Book Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, iLibrary! was updated on October 7, 2026 and Book Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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