# MyBooksTracker vs Nous

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyBooksTracker at none against Nous's 2. MyBooksTracker also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Nous's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nous sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MyBooksTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MyBooksTracker against 5.0 for Nous. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyBooksTracker has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyBooksTracker ships an update every 17 months, Nous weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyBooksTracker | Nous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybookstracker/id1551898720/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nous-reading-tracker-and-notes/id6761879422/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gerald Washington-Collins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495566719) | [Caelan Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891915510) |

## 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


### Nous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nous-reading-tracker-and-notes/id6761879422)

This app helps you actively track your reading by taking notes, capturing highlights, and organizing your library. It offers features for reflection, goal setting, and seamless integration with other services to enhance your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time reading notes and thoughts, Book library organization, Highlight capture via typing or OCR, Reading session reflection and summary, Goal setting and streak tracking, Sync with Obsidian and Kindle, Homescreen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nous Plus — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Nous Plus — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyBooksTracker free?

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

### Is Nous free?

Nous is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

MyBooksTracker and Nous are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MyBooksTracker or Nous have ads?

Neither MyBooksTracker nor Nous shows ads.

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

MyBooksTracker ships an update every 17 months, and Nous weekly. Most recently, MyBooksTracker was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nous on October 2, 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.*