Bookshelf vs Reading Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookshelf
Organize your reading with this app. Track books you're reading, plan future reads, and mark books as complete. Add detailed notes with page numbers and search your library by title, author, or ISBN.
- Track reading lists (reading, up next, complete)
- Create and edit book notes
- Search books by title, author, ISBN
- Discover books via descriptions
- Local data storage
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Bookshelf helps you manage your books and book notes, making it easier for you to track and remember your favourite books. Features • Add books to one of three lists - reading now, up next, or complete. • Create and edit notes for a book by giving it a title, a page number, and some content. • Search for books by title, author, or ISBN. • Discover books through book descriptions. Privacy and Data Bookshelf does not store or send any of your personal data anywhere. All your data is stored locally on your device. Note: Premium features will be coming soon through a paid monthly subscription.
Reading Log
Organize your reading with a simple book progress tracker. Manage your library, discover trending titles, and receive personalized recommendations. Set reminders and goals to stay motivated on your reading journey.
- Bookshelf organization
- Trending book discovery
- Personalized recommendations
- Reading reminders
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
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Reading Log is your ultimate companion for managing your reading journey! Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, our app helps you organize and keep track of all your books in one place. Key Features: • Bookshelf: Easily manage your books by categorizing them as ‘Reading Now,’ ‘To be Read,’ or ‘Finished.’ Keep your personal library organized and always know what to read next. • Trending Books: Stay up-to-date with the latest bestsellers and trending books in the literary world. Discover new titles that everyone is talking about! • Personalized Recommendations: Receive weekly book suggestions tailored to your reading preferences. Discover new authors and genres that match your taste. • Reading Reminders and Goals: Never miss a reading session! Set daily or weekly reading reminders to stay on track with your reading goals. Monitor your progress with easy-to-use trackers for books finished and pages read. Why Choose Reading Log? • Simple and Intuitive: Designed for book lovers of all types, our user-friendly interface makes tracking your reading effortless. • Personalized Experience: Tailored recommendations and reminders keep you motivated and engaged. • Stay Inspired: Discover new books and authors through our trending and recommended lists. Take control of your reading journey today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Reading Log at free against Bookshelf's freemium. Reading Log also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 4). Bookshelf's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
Reading Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Bookshelf | Reading Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Frances | Dimitry Vinogradov |
Customer experience
Bookshelf
Reading Log
In-app purchases
Bookshelf
No in-app purchases
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
