Comparison

Book Tracker vs Reading Journal

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 entire book collection, track reading progress, and manage your to-be-read list. Features include a reading timer, quote saving, and import from other platforms. Syncs across all your devices and prioritizes user privacy.

Highlights
  • Organize entire library (read, reading, unread)
  • Track reading progress and set goals
  • Reading Timer and favorite quote saving
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Import from Goodreads and other platforms
  • Syncs across all devices
  • Borrowed books tracking
Features
Currently charting
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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 Journal

Features
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Sticky tabs tell you where something happened. TabMap helps you remember how the book felt. Mark a page in seconds, choose what kind of moment it was, and watch your reading pulse take shape across twelve spoiler-free sections. No copied passages are needed. BUILT FOR PHYSICAL-BOOK READERS • Add the book beside you or start with a prepared sample • Mark a page as Keep, Felt, Clue, or Discuss • Add intensity and an optional private note • See the emotional shape of the whole book at a glance • Use built-in prompts to compare reactions after everyone finishes • Share a visual discussion card without revealing plot details or private notes PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your books, page marks, labels, and private notes stay on your device. TabMap has no account, ads, analytics SDK, or remote AI. Sharing happens only when you choose the system share button. FREE AND PRO The free version includes one complete book map and a spoiler-free share preview. TabMap Pro unlocks unlimited books, custom tab legends, clean discussion shares, and local backup and restore. Choose Pro Annual for a renewable plan or Lifetime Pro for a one-time purchase. Both choices unlock the same features. Prices vary by storefront and Apple shows the final price before confirmation. The annual subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime Pro does not renew. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://briefready-support.dapper-kiwi-8512.chatgpt.site/tabmap#privacy

Screenshots

Book Tracker4 screens
Reading Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Book Tracker at #195 against Reading Journal's unranked. Book Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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 one-off in-app purchases and Reading Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Tracker ships an update weekly, Reading Journal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Book Tracker versus Reading Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook TrackerReading Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimone Montalto程辉 杨

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 Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Reading Journal

Subscriptions1
  • TabMap Pro Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • TabMap Lifetime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading Journal free?
Reading Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book Tracker or Reading Journal have ads?
Neither Book Tracker nor Reading Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Book Tracker or Reading Journal?
Book Tracker ships an update weekly, and Reading Journal fortnightly. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on November 9, 2026 and Reading Journal on October 31, 2026.

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