Reading Diary vs BookTamer

Reading Diary is a simple book tracker and reading log for your personal library. Scan an ISBN or barcode to add books, track what you're reading, organize your shelves and build your TBR list, and see your reading stats. Pay once. No subscription. No ads. The free version lets you: - Add a book by scanning its barcode* - Search for books by ISBN, author, or title* - Add a book and enter its details manually - Enter book details: author, title, ISBN, category, book format (paperback, hardcover, e-book, audiobook, or other), reading status, date added, date you started reading, date you finished or abandoned it, book color, rating, and note - View the book cover* - Share book information with friends (author, title, note, and, when available, a link to more information or a cover image) - Filter books in the navigation drawer by reading status (not read yet, currently reading, finished, or abandoned), author, category, and format - Search for books by author, title, category, or note - Create an account and sync your data across all your devices** - Back up your data to a JSON file and restore it from that file - Use light or dark mode according to your device settings A one-time Premium purchase also unlocks: - Add your own cover photo if no cover is available online (sign-in required) - Set a book's ownership (whether you own it, borrowed it, or want it) and assign it to a shelf - Create custom tags and assign as many tags as you like to books - Enter the number of pages and the audiobook length in hours and minutes - Filter books in the navigation drawer by ownership, shelf, and tags - View detailed reading statistics - Share a reading summary for a selected period and your wishlist with friends * We use the Google Books and Goodreads services to search for books and retrieve information about them. If a book cannot be found, it is probably not in their databases. A book cover may not be available. ** You can register using an email address and password or a Google or Apple account.

Keep your TBR organized, remember every finished book, and choose your next read with a calm book tracker made for readers. More than 1,100 readers use BookTamer to manage their book pile, reading journal, and yearly reading stats without turning reading into work. BookTamer helps you track books you want to read, are reading now, and have already finished. Build a personal bookshelf, keep a gentle reading log, and stay close to the stories that matter to you. What you can do with BookTamer: - Organize your TBR list and personal bookshelf - Add books by search, ISBN, or manual entry - Save ratings, notes, and thoughts in your reading journal - Pick a Book of the Month and keep your highlights - See reading stats for books, pages, audiobooks, hours, genres, and formats How it works: 1. Add books to your TBR or library 2. Track what you are reading and what you finish 3. Use your journal and stats to choose your next book BookTamer is for readers who want a practical book tracker, a personal reading journal, and a clear TBR list in one calm place. Download BookTamer and bring order to your reading life.