Athena Book Tracker vs Reading Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Athena Book Tracker
Easily track your reading progress, manage your library, and set daily reminders to build a consistent reading habit. Log books you're currently reading, have read, or want to read, and add personal notes.
- Track current, read, and to-read books
- Daily reading reminders
- Progress visualization
- Note-taking for books
- Powered by Google Books API
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Athena is an iOS app that allows you to track the books you are currently reading. With a simple UI and powerful features, you can easily get into the habit of reading with daily reminders and a clear view of the progress you are making on the books you are reading. You can also store the different books you have read along with the books you hope to read in the future. Furthermore, Athena allows you to take notes about what you've read. Powered by the Google Books API. This app was built by Sai Kambampati, Logan Thompson, Nitya Bhupatiraju, Kevin Crawford, and Leejin Kim as a part of the University of California, Santa Cruz CSE 115A: Introduction to Software Engineering course taught by Professor Richard Jullig.
Reading Log
Organize your reading with a simple book progress tracker. Manage your library, discover trending titles, and receive personalized recommendations. Set reminders and goals to stay motivated on your reading journey.
- Bookshelf organization
- Trending book discovery
- Personalized recommendations
- Reading reminders
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
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Reading Log is your ultimate companion for managing your reading journey! Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, our app helps you organize and keep track of all your books in one place. Key Features: • Bookshelf: Easily manage your books by categorizing them as ‘Reading Now,’ ‘To be Read,’ or ‘Finished.’ Keep your personal library organized and always know what to read next. • Trending Books: Stay up-to-date with the latest bestsellers and trending books in the literary world. Discover new titles that everyone is talking about! • Personalized Recommendations: Receive weekly book suggestions tailored to your reading preferences. Discover new authors and genres that match your taste. • Reading Reminders and Goals: Never miss a reading session! Set daily or weekly reading reminders to stay on track with your reading goals. Monitor your progress with easy-to-use trackers for books finished and pages read. Why Choose Reading Log? • Simple and Intuitive: Designed for book lovers of all types, our user-friendly interface makes tracking your reading effortless. • Personalized Experience: Tailored recommendations and reminders keep you motivated and engaged. • Stay Inspired: Discover new books and authors through our trending and recommended lists. Take control of your reading journey today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Log at 100% against Athena Book Tracker's 50%. Reading Log also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2). Athena Book Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reading Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Athena Book Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reading Log's.
| Parameter | Athena Book Tracker | Reading Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sai Kambampati | Dimitry Vinogradov |
Customer experience
Athena Book Tracker
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In-app purchases
Athena Book Tracker
No in-app purchases
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
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