MyBooksTracker vs Book Trax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyBooksTracker
This app serves as a personal log for readers to record their reading history. It's designed to help users easily track which books they've read over time, acting as a comprehensive personal library journal. The app ensures your reading data is private and not stored by the developer.
- Personal reading log
- Track books read
- Unlimited log entries
- Private data storage
- Life-long reading history
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MyBooksTracker is a personal log for prolific readers. Perfect for children to keep a life-long book reading history, MyBooksTracker is an unlimited book reading log. MyBooksTracker does not track, store, or access the books log in any way. MyBooksTracker is the perfect answer to the question, "Gee, I wonder which books I've read this year?"
Book Trax
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BookTrax: Your Personal Reading Companion Rediscover the joy of reading with BookTrax—the ultimate app for book lovers, habit builders, and journalers. Whether you’re an avid reader or just starting your journey, BookTrax helps you stay organized, motivated, and inspired. Tackle your TBR list with confidence. Free for up to 10 books. Upgrade to BookTrax Unlimited for just $9.99/year to unlock unlimited tracking and personalized insights, Data Export and Import. Key Features: Add Books Easily – Search by title or scan an ISBN barcode to build your library. Edit details anytime or remove books with a tap. Track Your Progress – Use the built-in reading timer or log pages manually to stay on top of your goals. Build Lasting Habits – Set daily reading reminders and turn reading into a consistent routine. Gain Insights (Better with Unlimited) – Discover your reading preferences with smart charts and stats. See how often you read, your fiction vs nonfiction split, favorite reading days, and more. Journal with Smart Prompts – Make journal entries as you read and reflect on your journey. Celebrate & Share – Showcase your reading accomplishments with friends on social media. Switching device? - Export your data and import into your new device (Premium only) Why You’ll Love It: BookTrax isn’t just a tracker—it’s your partner in building a lifelong reading habit. From organizing your library to reflecting on your progress, every feature is designed to make reading more rewarding. BookTrax is Private. Nothing leaves your device. No cloud sync, no server API. Your data stays with you. Start your journey today and see how BookTrax can transform the way you read—one page at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Book Trax at every 5 months against MyBooksTracker's every 17 months. Book Trax also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyBooksTracker ships an update every 17 months, Book Trax every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyBooksTracker | Book Trax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerald Washington-Collins | Shamir DASGUPTA |
In-app purchases
MyBooksTracker
No in-app purchases
Book Trax
No in-app purchases
