# Bookshelf vs Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookshelf at 94% against Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log's 48%. Bookshelf also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookshelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Bookshelf's written reviews are positive against 48% of Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log's.

Bookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshelf | Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basmoreading-trackerbook-log/id1542456934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SquidBit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464032273) | [Book Vitals Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483239539) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Organize your book collection with virtual shelves and tags. Track reading progress, set goals, and manage your TBR list. Discover new books, share recommendations, and connect with friends' reading journeys.

**Highlights:** Virtual bookshelves and tags, ISBN barcode scanner, Reading progress tracking, TBR wishlist management, Social reading profiles, Book statistics and insights, OCR text scanning for quotes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookshelf (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookshelf (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Batch scanning feature
- 📚 Excellent for organizing book collections
- 💰 Free app with no limits
- 🔍 Helpful for avoiding book duplicates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 🔢 Inability to add multiple copies of the same book
- 📷 Limited cover image options for some books

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with scanning barcodes
- Trouble accessing app after account creation

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books by author and series
- Option to filter statistics by bookshelf
- Manual page count entry
- Borrowing/lending tracking system


### Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basmoreading-trackerbook-log/id1542456934)

Enhance your reading with an AI chatbot that answers questions directly from your books. Track progress, set goals, organize your library, and create motivational quotes. Syncs with Kindle and Notion.

**Highlights:** AI Chatbot for book interaction, Kindle and Notion sync, 100+ free book summaries, Book organizer and reading lists, Reading habit tracker and stats, Quote editor and journal

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Devoted Bookworm Weekly Pack | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Full Reading Xperience Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Basmo Premium Monthly Pack | $4.99 | per month |
| Basmo Premium Monthly Pack | $4.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM (Yearly) - discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Devoted Bookworm Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Basmo Premium Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Basmo Premium Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Helps track reading progress
- 📓 Allows taking notes and highlighting quotes
- 📊 Provides useful reading statistics
- 🤖 AI-powered book summaries and insights
- 🔍 Comprehensive book catalog

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🔒 Limited free features, paywall for full functionality
- 📚 Incomplete book catalog, missing popular titles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing certain sections
- Reading progress not saving correctly
- Kindle sync feature not working as expected
- Inability to edit book details after adding

**Requested features**

- Add ability to pause reading sessions
- Improve book recommendation system
- Allow customizing reading goals and stats
- Integrate with more platforms like Kindle
- Add dark mode and other visual customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookshelf free?

Bookshelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log free?

Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bookshelf or Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log?

Bookshelf is rated higher. Bookshelf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Bookshelf or Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log have ads?

Both Bookshelf and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookshelf or Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log?

Bookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log weekly. Most recently, Bookshelf was updated on October 17, 2026 and Basmo.Reading Tracker,Book Log on October 16, 2026.

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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.*