Comparison

Book Tracker vs Reading Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Book Tracker

Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and manage your to-be-read list. Features include a reading timer, quote saving, and import from other platforms. Syncs across devices and offers Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Organize entire library
  • Track reading progress
  • Reading timer
  • Save favorite quotes
  • Import from Goodreads
  • Borrowed books tracking
  • Syncs across devices
Features
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Your bookshelf, beautifully organized. Track every book you own, log what you've read, and build the perfect TBR list. all in one app. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bookworm, Book Tracker makes it effortless to manage your reading life. Discover why readers love Book Tracker: - Organize your entire library: Categorize books as read, reading, or unread. Add tags, edit details like author, genre, publisher, and year. your Library stays accurate and personal. - Track your reading progress: See how far you've read at a glance. Set reading goals and watch your stats grow with beautiful, detailed statistics available right on your Home screen through widgets. - Reading Timer: Measure the time you spend with each book. Understand your reading habits and find more time in your day for the stories you love. - Apple Watch app: Control your Reading Timer, log progress, and check your stats. right from your wrist. Includes widgets and complications so your reading data is always a glance away. - Save your favorite quotes: Found a passage that moved you? Save it in the app and revisit it anytime. You can even display your favorite quotes on your Home screen with a widget. - Built for the BookTok and Bookstagram community: Track your reading challenges, share your stats, and keep your TBR list organized for your next recommendation. - Import from Goodreads and more: Easily bring your book collection from Goodreads, Storygraph, BookBuddy, Delicious Library, Book Crawler, Reading List, and others. Export to PDF or CSV anytime. - Borrowed Books: Never forget which books you've lent out or borrowed. Keep track of every exchange effortlessly. - Syncs across all your devices: Save a book on iPhone, iPad, or Mac and it appears everywhere. Your Library and Wishlist stay perfectly in sync. no duplicates, no lost books. - Deep Apple integration: Shortcuts, Siri, Live Activity, and widgets work together to keep your books, quotes, and stats always within reach. - Your privacy matters: Book Tracker doesn't collect personal data or track you in any way. Read in peace. Start free with up to 5 books. Unlock unlimited books with a single in-app purchase on iPhone and iPad. A separate purchase unlocks the full Mac experience. Download Book Tracker today and transform the way you read.

About

Reading Tracker

This app helps book lovers organize their reading life. Track books you want to read, are currently reading, or have finished. Add notes, set goals, and view statistics on your reading habits.

Highlights
  • Organize books into TBR, In Progress, Completed, Abandoned lists
  • Add notes, custom ratings, and tags
  • Set and track reading goals
  • Detailed reading statistics
  • Sync across devices with iCloud
Features
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ReadTracker is the ultimate tool for avid readers to organize, track, and enhance their reading experience. Whether you’re managing your to-be-read (TBR) list, keeping up with in-progress books, or reflecting on completed ones, ReadTracker helps you stay on top of it all. Add notes, set reading goals, categorize books with tags, and enjoy powerful statistics to visualize your progress over time. Key Features: • Organize books into TBR, In Progress, Completed, and Abandoned lists • Add personal notes, custom ratings (half-stars and emojis supported!), and tags to books • Set and track reading goals • Detailed statistics on pages read, time spent, and more (even more statistics on Pro version) • Seamless sync across devices with iCloud (Premium feature) Stay motivated, stay organized, and make every reading session count with ReadTracker. Link to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Book Tracker4 screens
Reading Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Book Tracker at 6.1K against Reading Tracker's 282. Book Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 one-off in-app purchases and Reading Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.7 for Book Tracker against 4.8 for Reading Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Tracker has 6.1K ratings behind it against 282, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Book Tracker's written reviews are positive against 89% of Reading Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Book Tracker versus Reading Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook TrackerReading Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.1K ratings)4.8 (282 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews88.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better282
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB363 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimone MontaltoMario Luis Gutierrez Abed

Customer experience

Book Tracker

All ratings6,085 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative9.1%

Reading Tracker

All ratings282 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

User reviews

Book Tracker

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent book tracking app
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🔒 No data collection, privacy-focused
  • 💡 Customizable library and reading stats
  • 👍 Seamless sync across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with data loss or sync
  • 🔒 Separate purchase required for Mac app
  • 🔒 Limited free version with paywall
  • 👎 Complicated workflow for some features

Reading Tracker

From 282 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great Tracker
  • 👍 Beautifully designed with great UI
  • 👍 Customizable options
  • 👍 Motivating statistics and reading progress
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Search issues for some books
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔒 Subscription required for full features

Bugs and requests

Book Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect book cover images
  • Reading progress data disappearing
  • Issues with barcode scanning accuracy

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to track re-reads
  • Option to differentiate owned vs borrowed books
  • Customizable reading goal/progress widgets
  • Shared library access for family/friends
  • Improved sorting and search functionality
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  • More detailed audiobook tracking

Reading Tracker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with saving book details after editing
  • Problems with changing or deleting tags

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add and track ARCs
  • Support for reading ebooks and audiobooks directly in the app
  • Annotation and highlighting features for ebooks
  • Batch editing of book formats (ebook, physical, audiobook)
  • Apple Watch app

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Book Tracker

One-time6
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
  • Great tip$9.99
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  • Large tip$14.99
  • Book Tracker Pro (Lifetime)$15.99
  • Huge tip$19.99
13 purchases

Reading Tracker

Subscriptions7
  • Full Premium Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Full Premium Access2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Full Premium Access$4.997 Days
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  • Full Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • Full Premium Access$19.996 Months
  • Full Premium Access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • All Access$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$3.99
  • Large Coffee$7.99
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  • Lifetime Bookworm access$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium access2 variants$49.99
  • Lifetime Premium access$199.99

Questions

Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Tracker free?
Reading Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Book Tracker or Reading Tracker?
Reading Tracker is rated higher. Book Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Reading Tracker averages 4.8 from 282 ratings.
Do Book Tracker or Reading Tracker have ads?
Neither Book Tracker nor Reading Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Book Tracker or Reading Tracker?
Book Tracker ships an update weekly, and Reading Tracker weekly. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reading Tracker on September 23, 2026.

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