# Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 vs Bookwise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 at none against Bookwise's 18. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bookwise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 38%). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 763 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Reading record notes「RecoDoku」's written reviews are positive against 69% of Bookwise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, Bookwise weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 | Bookwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-record-notesrecodoku/id1468035816/reviews)** | [4.7 (763 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **763** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mitsuhiro nara](https://appshunter.io/developer/908062910) | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading record notes「RecoDoku」

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-record-notesrecodoku/id1468035816)

This app helps you manage your reading history like a bank book. Track book titles, dates, prices, ratings, and reading status. Save summaries, images, and notes, organized by category for efficient review.

**Highlights:** Track book title, date, price, and rating, Manage reading status (read, reading, unread), Record book summaries and notes, Save book-related images and charts, Organize saved content by category, View reading history on a calendar, Access statistical information on books read

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466)

Organize your reading life with a virtual library. Track books you're reading, want to read, and have finished. Discover new titles and manage your literary journey with ease.

**Highlights:** Virtual library creation, Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished), Track reading progress, Extensive book database, Discover new reads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual, 3 days free | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient reading tracking
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🎉 Motivating reading challenges
- 🔍 Comprehensive book library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Onboarding issues and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📚 Missing popular book titles

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding screens freezing
- Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch book import/export
- Audiobook support
- Customizable book categories
- Sync across devices
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 free?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Bookwise?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 is rated higher. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bookwise averages 4.7 from 763 ratings.

### Do Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Bookwise have ads?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 shows ads; Bookwise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Bookwise?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, and Bookwise weekly. Most recently, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bookwise on October 24, 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.*