Book Pile! vs Reading Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Book Pile!
Organize your reading list and track your progress. Never forget what you've read, what's next, or upcoming releases from your favorite authors. This app helps manage your growing collection of books.
- Track books to read
- Manage read books
- Monitor reading progress
- Never miss release dates
- Organize favorite authors
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If you're a reader, you probably have a pile of books just waiting to be read. The trouble is, sometimes that pile gets a little uh... long. It can be hard to remember what you've read, what you wanted to read next, and what you've been waiting for, but forgot you were waiting for! Book pile is here to solve those problems. Easily find and track books from the authors you love, and never miss a release date again! Having trouble keeping track of how many books you've read this year? We'll keep track of it for you! Have any books that you've been meaning to read, but that book pile just keeps getting longer, and longer, and now you've forgotten which ones you planned to read next? We've got that covered too. Just add it to the book pile.
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 in-app purchases: Reading Log at none against Book Pile!'s 1. Book Pile!'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Book Pile! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reading Log asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Book Pile! against 4.9 for Reading Log. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Book Pile! ships an update every 6 days, Reading Log every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Book Pile! | Reading Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.9 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Grant | Dimitry Vinogradov |
Customer experience
Book Pile!
Reading Log
In-app purchases
Book Pile!
- Unlimited Book Pile$4.99
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
