Book Library by DACCAA vs Albert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Book Library by DACCAA
Organize your physical book collection, track reading progress, and maintain reading streaks. This app works offline and can sync with iCloud, automatically fetching book details from online databases.
- Physical book collection tracking
- Reading progress monitoring
- Reading streak maintenance
- Offline functionality
- iCloud sync
- Autofill book information
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With Book Library by DACCAA you can keep track of your physical book collections, track how much you read, how fast you read, keep reading streaks and so much more. The app works offline and syncs with your iCloud should you choose to allow it. The app can pull in data from Open Library and Google Books to help autofill book information for you. Never lose your place in a book again.
Albert
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Albert is a thoughtful reading companion for people who like to track their reading. Import EPUBs, PDFs, follow along with paper books, and watch your reading life take shape over time. READ โข Built-in EPUB reader with custom fonts, themes, and text sizing โข Built-in PDF reader โข Pick up exactly where you left off โข Highlights, notes, and quotes alongside the text โข Get a recap of the story so far if you're returning to a book after a while CAPTURE โข Every session, highlight, and note in one timeline โข Organised chapter by chapter โ see how each part landed โข Quick mood reactions per chapter ORGANIZE โข Import EPUB and PDF files from anywhere on your device โข Group books into albums by mood or reading list โข Currently reading, stash, and finished sections โข Search your whole collection BUILD THE HABIT โข Weekly minute and yearly book goals โข 13-week consistency grid for your streak โข Gentle reminders so you don't lose the habit โ โ โ โ โ ALBERT READER (Premium) โข Advanced statistics โ reading persona (Evening Bookworm, Night Owlโฆ), mood maps, reading velocity, session distribution, and calendar heat-maps. โข Physical book tracking โ live session timer with Lock Screen presence, manual progress logging, and a chapter-by-chapter timeline for the books in your hand. โข Export your library โ CSV, JSON, or Markdown. Your highlights, notes, sessions, and statistics are yours to keep. โข Support a tiny indie app. โข iCloud sync and more features support coming soon! โ โ โ โ โ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book Library by DACCAA at none against Albert's 2. Albert's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Albert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Book Library by DACCAA asks for nothing beyond the download.
Book Library by DACCAA ships an update every 5 months, Albert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Book Library by DACCAA | Albert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DACCAA | Dominika Gajdova |
In-app purchases
Book Library by DACCAA
No in-app purchases
Albert
- Monthly reader$2.991 Month
- Yearly reader7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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