Comparison

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 vs BookLinker

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

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About

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」

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
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"RecoDoku" is an application that can manage the history of the read book like a bank book. This app allows you to check the book's title and date, as well as the book's price, rating, reading status (read, reading, unread,). It is fun to record as you save a book. In addition, it is possible to record the summary in texts for each book, and save images, graphs, and notes written in books as images. Saved summaries and images are organized into categories and can be read back in a batch. Basically, once a book has been read, it is not necessary to read it from the beginning unless it is a good book. It is possible to establish the knowledge efficiently by carefully selecting the necessary part for yourself and reading it back repeatedly. [Characteristics of RecoDoku] ・ Display of book can be switched by "category" or "date" ・ Check the evaluation after reading in a list ・ Check the reading status (read, reading, unread) in a list ・ For books that need to be returned, alert notification function prevents forgetting to return ・ Record and save abstracts of books ・ Save memos, charts, etc. of books as images ・ Saved summary and memo images can be checked together by category ・ Check which book you read on the calendar ・ Statistical information such as "total number of books", "total price", "total number of pages" is also enhanced

About

BookLinker

Features
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NEVER FORGET "WHO WAS THAT AGAIN?" BookLink is your ultimate reading companion for tracking characters and relationships in complex stories. Say goodbye to confusion and enjoy your favorite novels to the fullest. PERFECT FOR: • Fantasy series (Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time, etc.) • Mystery novels with multiple suspects • Historical fiction with complex plots • Any book with 10+ characters KEY FEATURES: 10-SECOND CHARACTER ENTRY Add characters in seconds using AI-powered voice input. Just say "John, enemy, tall man" and let AI extract the information automatically. VISUAL RELATIONSHIP GRAPH See character relationships at a glance with an interactive network diagram. Color-coded relationships make complex connections crystal clear. SMART ALIAS TRACKING One character, multiple names? No problem. Track "Daenerys," "Dany," and "Khaleesi" as the same person automatically. MULTI-BOOK MANAGEMENT Track characters across multiple books and series. Scan ISBN barcodes to add books instantly. QUICK SEARCH Find any character instantly by name or alias. No more scrolling through pages of notes. PERSONALIZED CHARACTERS Add emoji icons, traits, role tags (Protagonist, Villain, Ally, etc.), and custom notes for each character. WHY CHARALINK? 73% of readers struggle to remember characters when a story has 10 or more. BookLink solves this by: • Reducing "who was that?" moments by 90% • Turning 2-3 minutes of manual note-taking into 10 seconds • Providing visual relationship maps that your memory will thank you for • Keeping everything organized in one place BILINGUAL SUPPORT Full support for English and Japanese interfaces. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No cloud storage, no tracking, no spoilers. MOBILE-FIRST DESIGN Use BookLink while reading on Kindle, Apple Books, or physical books. Quick entry means you won't lose your place in the story. STOP STRUGGLING WITH CHARACTER CONFUSION Download BookLink today and transform complex stories into enjoyable reading experiences. Perfect for book clubs, students, and avid readers who demand more from their reading experience. --- Permissions: • Camera: Scan book barcodes for automatic book information • Microphone: Quick voice input for adding characters • Speech Recognition: AI extraction of character information from voice Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」4 screens
BookLinker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 at none against BookLinker's 2. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). BookLinker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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. BookLinker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, BookLinker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 versus BookLinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading record notes「RecoDoku」BookLinker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developermitsuhiro naraKoichiro Ueki

In-app purchases

None

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BookLinker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Anual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 free?
Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookLinker free?
BookLinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or BookLinker have ads?
Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 shows ads; BookLinker does not.
Which is updated more often, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or BookLinker?
Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, and BookLinker fortnightly. Most recently, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 was updated on September 20, 2026 and BookLinker on September 10, 2026.

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