Comparison

Reading Diary vs Book Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reading Diary

Organize your personal book collection by tracking, categorizing, and filtering your library. Add books by scanning barcodes or manually entering details. Share your reading progress and book information with friends.

Highlights
  • Track and categorize books
  • Scan barcodes for easy entry
  • Manual book detail entry
  • Filter and sort library
  • Share book information
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Day/night theme
Features
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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.

About

Book Tracker

Organize your personal library with this intuitive book management tool. Easily add books by scanning ISBNs or searching, track your reading progress, and sync your collection across devices. Ideal for book enthusiasts, students, and reading lovers.

Highlights
  • Scan ISBNs to add books
  • Search by title or author
  • Track reading progress
  • Set reading goals
  • Sync library across devices
  • Mark books as completed
Features
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Discover BookBinder, your ultimate tool for book fans in the US! Keep up with your favorite reads using this easy-to-use library organizer, perfect for any book enthusiast, casual reader, or student. Features: 1. Simple book management: Add books easily by scanning ISBNs, or searching by title or author. Organizing your collection is a breeze with BookBinder. 2. Monitor reading progress: Track books read, those you're currently reading, and future reads. Set goals, track progress, and mark books completed. 3. Sync across devices: Access your library wherever you are with device syncing. Have your collection ready on phone, tablet, or computer*. Download BookBinder and enhance your reading experience. Ideal for bibliophiles, book club members, or any reading lover—organize and enjoy your library effortlessly. Start building your digital collection now! Visit app.thebookbinder.nl. *Feature requires account creation with an email. Terms: codeblock.nl/gebruiksvoorwaarden/

Screenshots

Reading Diary4 screens
Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Diary at 5.0 against Book Tracker's 4.0. Reading Diary also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Book Tracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Book Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reading Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Diary ships an update every 2 months, Book Tracker fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reading Diary versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading DiaryBook Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZdenek SkrobakCodeBlock

Customer experience

Reading Diary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Book Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reading Diary

One-time1
  • Premium$8.19
5 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • BookBinder Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • BookBinder Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • BookBinder Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.091 Year
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  • BookBinder Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • BookBinder Pro$14.49

Questions

Is Reading Diary free?
Reading Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reading Diary or Book Tracker?
Reading Diary is rated higher. Reading Diary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Book Tracker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Reading Diary or Book Tracker have ads?
Neither Reading Diary nor Book Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Diary or Book Tracker?
Reading Diary ships an update every 2 months, and Book Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Reading Diary was updated on October 24, 2026 and Book Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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