Reading Diary vs Book Truck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reading Diary
Easily track your personal library, log your reading progress, and organize your books. Scan ISBNs or barcodes to add titles, manage reading status, and view detailed statistics. Offers a free version with core features and an optional one-time premium upgrade for advanced organization and customization.
- Scan ISBN or barcode to add books
- Track reading status and dates
- Organize books by shelves and custom tags
- View detailed reading statistics
- Sync data across devices
- Manual book detail entry
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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.
Book Truck
This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, organizing your book lists, and setting achievable goals. Engage with your reading by taking notes and reflecting on your insights. It offers a free version with limitations and a Pro version with unlimited features via subscription or a lifetime purchase.
- Track reading progress
- Organize book lists
- Build reading habits
- Set reading goals
- Journal reading insights
- Free and Pro versions
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Why Book Truck? Tired of endless scrolling through social media? Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of content? It's time to switch gears and dive into the enriching world of books! The books that you already have collecting dust on your bookshelf or the ones that you just bought. Book Truck is designed to help you reclaim your time and enhance your reading habits, turning passive consumption of social media into active, fulfilling reading sessions. Key Features: - Track Your Progress: Easily log your reading sessions, track the number of pages you read, and celebrate your progress with our intuitive tracking system. - Organize: Curate your personal book lists, categorize your reading preferences, and discover new favorites. Start small and watch your library grow! - Build Lasting Habits: Keep track of all your reading sessions on the calendar and never miss a day! Take a look at motivational stats. Book Truck makes reading a habit you’ll love to maintain. - Set Clear Goals: Whether it’s reading 10 pages a day or setting aside time to read with your morning coffee, Book Truck helps you set and achieve your personal reading goals. - Engage and Reflect: Write notes about your readings and keep a private journal of your reading insights and epiphanies. Free Version vs. Pro Version You can download and use all the features of the Book Truck app for free without any time limitations. Free users can have up to 3 books and up to 15 reading sessions. If you want to have an unlimited number of books and reading sessions, you can upgrade your account to Pro using in-app purchase for monthly or annual subscriptions. Additionally, you can upgrade to Pro with a single lifetime payment. Why Read Books Instead of Scrolling Social Media? - Boost Your Focus: Enhance your ability to concentrate and stay engaged longer without distractions. - Develop Critical Thinking: Dive into diverse narratives and complex characters that challenge your perceptions and strengthen your analytical skills. - Foster Lifelong Learning: Ignite a love for learning and curiosity that transcends the pages. - Escape and Relax: Find solace in the pages of a book and reduce stress by escaping into other worlds. Your Journey Starts Here! Are you ready to transform your reading habits? Download Book Truck now and start building a smarter, more focused, and enjoyable reading routine. Try it for free today, and join a community of like-minded readers who are rediscovering the joy of reading books in a digital age. Share your progress, get recommendations, and stay inspired! Rediscover your love for books with Book Truck, where every page counts. Happy reading!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Book Truck at 100% against Reading Diary's 80%. Reading Diary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Reading Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Book Truck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Reading Diary | Book Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zdenek Skrobak | Guillem Bruix Barcelo |
Customer experience
Reading Diary
Book Truck
In-app purchases
Reading Diary
- Premium$8.19
Book Truck
- BookTruck Pro$1.991 Month
- BookTruck Pro$12.991 Year
- BookTruck Pro$29.99









