# MyBooksTracker vs Mybrary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyBooksTracker at none against Mybrary's 1. MyBooksTracker also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). Mybrary's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 17 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mybrary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Mybrary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

MyBooksTracker ships an update every 17 months, Mybrary every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyBooksTracker | Mybrary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybookstracker/id1551898720/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybrary-book-tracker/id6783554824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gerald Washington-Collins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495566719) | [John Manasco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806348032) |

## 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


### Mybrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybrary-book-tracker/id6783554824)

A private book tracking application that stores all your data locally on your device. Easily log reading progress, rate books, and organize your library with custom collections. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with no data collection.

**Highlights:** Local data storage, Track reading progress, Add books by scan or search, Organize with collections, Rate and review books, Set reading goals, Import/export library data

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mybrary Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyBooksTracker free?

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

### Is Mybrary free?

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

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

MyBooksTracker and Mybrary are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do MyBooksTracker or Mybrary have ads?

Neither MyBooksTracker nor Mybrary shows ads.

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

MyBooksTracker ships an update every 17 months, and Mybrary every 4 weeks. Most recently, MyBooksTracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mybrary on October 12, 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.*