# Reading Diary vs Book Tracker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Diary | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-diary-book-tracker/id1551851756/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zdenek Skrobak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551851758) | [CodeBlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456284763) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-diary-book-tracker/id1551851756)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $8.19 | one-time |


### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookBinder Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BookBinder Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| BookBinder Pro Yearly | $8.09 | per year |
| BookBinder Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| BookBinder Pro | $14.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*