# Write a Book vs Reading Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Tracker at 4.8 against Write a Book's 3.8. Reading Tracker also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). Write a Book's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write a Book sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reading Tracker sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 285 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Write a Book's written reviews are positive against 89% of Reading Tracker's.

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, Reading Tracker every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write a Book | Reading Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-book-writing-wizard/id1511381305/reviews) | **[4.8 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readtracker/id6692608551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **285** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yoav fael](https://appshunter.io/developer/977976268) | [Mario Luis Gutierrez Abed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768843235) |

## What reviewers say

### Write a Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-a-book-writing-wizard/id1511381305)

This app provides a structured program to guide aspiring authors through the entire book writing process. It breaks down complex steps into manageable lessons, offering tips on plot, structure, writing, motivation, and even publishing.

**Highlights:** Structured writing program, Plot and structure guidance, Daily word count goals, Motivation tips, Publisher guide, Finishing strategies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Write a Book Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Write a book Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful information and tips
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Good for aspiring writers
- 👍 Useful for planning stories
- 👍 Good for taking notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Cannot actually write a book
- 👎 Technical errors and poor grammar
- 👎 Annoying background music
- 👎 App does not save work
- 👎 Privacy policy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App does not save work
- Technical errors in intro language
- Text size is minuscule
- Ads are distracting and intrusive
- Ads get stuck on screen

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off music
- Adjustable font size
- Blank page for normal writing
- Ability to actually write a book within the app
- Remove ads or offer an ad-free option


### Reading Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readtracker/id6692608551)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Full Premium Access | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| All Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Bookworm access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium access | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving book details after editing
- Problems with changing or deleting tags

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write a Book free?

Write a Book 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, Write a Book or Reading Tracker?

Reading Tracker is rated higher. Write a Book averages 3.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Reading Tracker averages 4.8 from 285 ratings.

### Do Write a Book or Reading Tracker have ads?

Neither Write a Book nor Reading Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write a Book or Reading Tracker?

Write a Book ships an update every 5 months, and Reading Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, Write a Book was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reading Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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