Comparison

Book Tracker vs Bibliobeats

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

Head to head
About

Book Tracker

Capture, organize, and revisit key passages from your books with advanced text recognition. Create collections, add tags and notes, and easily export your highlights. Stop forgetting what you read and make your reading more impactful.

Highlights
  • Text recognition
  • Book collections
  • Tags and notes
  • Highlight export
  • Page number detection
  • Search functionality
  • Photo highlighting
Features
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4x App of the Day - Apple Remember more of what you read. Highlighted helps you capture meaningful passages from books, organize them into a searchable library, and revisit the ideas you do not want to forget. Point your camera at a page, select the text that matters, and save it with the book, page number, notes, and tags. Build your personal bookshelf, group books into collections, import highlights from Kindle or CSV, export everything in bulk, and share beautiful quote cards. Trusted by 150,000+ readers. ______ CAPTURE • Best-in-class text recognition • Smart sentence and paragraph detection • Photo highlighting from your library • Page number detection • ISBN barcode scanning • Kindle highlights import • CSV highlights import ORGANIZE • Personal book library • Book collections and reading status • Tags, notes, page numbers, and favorites • Powerful search and filters REVISIT • Highlight reminders • Home Screen widgets with random highlights • Siri Shortcuts • Offline mode SHARE & EXPORT • Beautiful highlight sharing cards • Bulk highlights export • Export to multiple formats • Include notes, tags, and page numbers • iPad drag and drop highlighting Highlighted is free to start. The core reading and highlight experience is free, and Highlighted+ unlocks optional power features. ______ Privacy Policy: https://highlighted-app.webflow.io/terms-and-policies#privacy-policy-heading Terms: https://highlighted-app.webflow.io/terms-and-policies#terms-of-service-heading ______ ABOUT ME I'm Damir, an independent creator from Europe who loves to read. Say hello at damir.stuhec@gmail.com

About

Bibliobeats

Enhance your reading experience by pairing books with music. Discover curated playlists, generate your own, and organize your library. Track your reading progress and listening habits seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for book addition
  • Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph
  • Customizable music playlists
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Quote and note saving
  • Apple Music integration
  • AI-generated playlists (Encore)
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Bibliobeats transforms the way you read by pairing books with music. Discover playlists that match the mood, themes, and atmosphere of every story, turning your reading time into a fully immersive experience. Whether you’re diving into a classic novel, exploring something new, or revisiting a favourite, Bibliobeats gives every book its own soundtrack. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Add books your way: • Scan barcodes instantly • Search by title, author, or ISBN • Import from popular reading apps like Goodreads and The StoryGraph • Add books manually Organise your collection and keep everything in one place, with your library seamlessly synced across your devices. GO BEYOND THE TBR LIST Bibliobeats includes the features you expect from a modern reading and book tracker app. Track your progress and save quotes and notes as you read. READ WITH THE RIGHT SOUNDTRACK Every book can be paired with a playlist. Discover curated pairings from featured collections, generate playlists, or create and customise your own. However you choose to listen, Bibliobeats helps you find the perfect soundtrack for every story. DISCOVER CURATED COLLECTIONS Discover books paired with albums and artists, explore genre-inspired and themed collections, and dive into playlists for current fiction bestsellers. Each collection is designed to help you find your next great experience. INTEGRATED WITH APPLE MUSIC Play your playlists directly in Bibliobeats, or sync them with Apple Music to enjoy your book-inspired soundtracks in the Music app. Edits made in either app sync while Bibliobeats is open, including across your iPhone and iPad. Syncing is available to all Bibliobeats users with an active Apple Music subscription. TRACK YOUR READING AND LISTENING See your progress come to life with insights into your reading habits and listening activity. From yearly summaries to reading timelines, Bibliobeats helps you reflect on your journey. UNLOCK MORE WITH ENCORE Upgrade to Encore and unlock: • AI-generated playlists that perfectly match your books • Personalised reading summaries and insights • Higher daily limits for adding books to your library • Curated collections Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in Settings after purchase. For more information, see our Terms of Use at https://oleastudios.com/terms-of-use-bibliobeats/ and Privacy Policy at https://oleastudios.com/privacy-policy-bibliobeats/ Download Bibliobeats and start reading with music.

Screenshots

Book Tracker4 screens
Bibliobeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Book Tracker at 744 against Bibliobeats's 5. Bibliobeats's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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. Book Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bibliobeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Book Tracker against 4.8 for Bibliobeats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Tracker has 744 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Bibliobeats every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Book Tracker versus Bibliobeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook TrackerBibliobeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (744 ratings) — better4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings744 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDamir StuhecCasey Doyle

Customer experience

Book Tracker

All ratings733 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.4%

Bibliobeats

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Book Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Issues with recognizing text from curved pages
  • Problems with losing previously saved highlights

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to highlight and annotate PDFs
  • Integrate with ebook readers like Kindle
  • Implement cloud sync and backup
  • Add more customization options for highlights
  • Improve search and filtering functionality

Bibliobeats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Highlighted Club Monthly$2.991 Month
  • plus weekly$4.997 Days
  • plus yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small tip$9.00
  • Medium tip$25.00
  • Large tip$49.00
3 purchases

Bibliobeats

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bibliobeats free?
Bibliobeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Book Tracker or Bibliobeats?
Book Tracker is rated higher. Book Tracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 744 ratings, while Bibliobeats averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Book Tracker or Bibliobeats have ads?
Neither Book Tracker nor Bibliobeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Book Tracker or Bibliobeats?
Book Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bibliobeats every 9 days. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bibliobeats on October 14, 2026.

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