# Book Tracker vs Readerly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Book Tracker at 6.2K against Readerly's 1. Book Tracker also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Readerly's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Readerly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readerly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Tracker has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Tracker | Readerly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookshelf-and-tbr/id1491660771/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerly-book-tracker/id6805789090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 249 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) | [Jovanne Villarino](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805789092) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookshelf-and-tbr/id1491660771)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Book Tracker Pro (Lifetime) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect book cover images
- Reading progress data disappearing
- Issues with barcode scanning accuracy

**Requested features**

- 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


### Readerly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerly-book-tracker/id6805789090)

Track your reading habits with detailed statistics and insights. Log books, notes, and quotes, and visualize your reading life over time. Offers advanced analytics for a deeper understanding of your reading patterns.

**Highlights:** Detailed reading statistics, Log books, notes, and quotes, Visualize reading pace and trends, Private data storage on device, Barcode scanning for books, Import reading data from files, Shareable reading insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readerly Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Readerly Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Tracker free?

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

### Is Readerly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book Tracker or Readerly?

Readerly is rated higher. Book Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Readerly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Book Tracker or Readerly have ads?

Neither Book Tracker nor Readerly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Book Tracker or Readerly?

Book Tracker ships an update weekly, and Readerly weekly. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Readerly 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.*