# MyBooksTracker vs Softcover

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyBooksTracker at 100% against Softcover's 33%. MyBooksTracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Softcover's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyBooksTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MyBooksTracker's written reviews are positive against 33% of Softcover's.

MyBooksTracker ships an update every 17 months, Softcover every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyBooksTracker | Softcover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybookstracker/id1551898720/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softcover/id6753820163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gerald Washington-Collins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495566719) | [Robin Bolinsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844702769) |

## What reviewers say

### MyBooksTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybookstracker/id1551898720)

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.

**Highlights:** Personal reading log, Track books read, Unlimited log entries, Private data storage, Life-long reading history

**In-app purchases:** none


### Softcover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softcover/id6753820163)

Track your reading progress, manage book lists, and connect with a community of readers. Discover new titles, follow friends, and engage in discussions. Features include detailed statistics, release notifications, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress (page/percentage/time), Manage reading lists (Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished), Follow friends and explore trending titles, Community book discussions and curated lists, Detailed reading statistics and annual goals, Release notifications for anticipated books, Home screen widgets for reading progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyBooksTracker free?

MyBooksTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Softcover free?

Softcover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyBooksTracker or Softcover?

MyBooksTracker is rated higher. MyBooksTracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Softcover averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do MyBooksTracker or Softcover have ads?

Neither MyBooksTracker nor Softcover shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyBooksTracker or Softcover?

MyBooksTracker ships an update every 17 months, and Softcover every 2 months. Most recently, MyBooksTracker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Softcover on October 21, 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.*