Comparison

e本棚 vs Booklog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

e本棚

Features
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Keep Track of Your Books and Reading Progress with Ease! A mobile app to record the location of books and documents and how far you've read. Keep track of how many pages or what percentage you've read, whether you've finished a book, or where you've stored it. This app is perfect for tracking not just books but also blogs, documents, e-books, and comics. Easily categorize and search through your collection. Ideal for those who read on multiple devices, such as an iPhone on the go, an iPad at home, or a waterproof device in the bath, and for those who want to manage their book locations! * 7 Key Features of "e-Bookshelf" 1.Easily Track Your Reading Progress Ever wonder, "How far did I read?" or "Is this book already read or not?" With "e-Bookshelf," you can quickly find out. Record statuses like [Unread], [Read], [Reading], [Abandoned], [To Buy], and [Disposed]. For [Reading] and [Abandoned] books, you can speedily note and review how far you've read. Perfect for readers who use multiple devices, such as an iPhone on the go, an iPad at home, or a waterproof device in the bath! 2.Works for All Types of Reading Materials Keep track of your reading progress, even for books without official identification codes, as well as e-books and documents. 3.Instantly Know Where Your Books Are Quickly register the location of your books with a single click, making it easy to associate locations with books. The search and location-based display functions are also user-friendly. 4.Simple, Intuitive Operation with No Manual Needed Designed for easy use, with a focus on simple operations. Quick registration and easy management through search functions and history registration assistance. Advanced search and categorization features include text search, location search, category search, history search, author search, rating management, sorting, and read/unread status. Categories and locations can be quickly set from a two-tier history click system. 5.Not Just for Owned Books?Track "To Buy" and "Disposed" as Well Use the app to note books you plan to buy and those you've disposed of. Keep a record of past reads and track your reading progress by pages, percentages, or text descriptions. 6.Convenient Categorization and Sharing with Friends Enable the sharing feature to manage books collectively. Everyone can know where materials and books are stored, making cooperative management possible. Choose between read-only access or collaborative editing. (Reference users and non-shared regular users can use the app for free; the original reference user requires an in-app purchase.) 7.Free to Use (with In-App Purchases Available) The app is free to use on smartphones (with in-app purchases). The free version allows up to 100 simultaneous registrations. If you want to stay within the free limit, you can register only [Unread], [Reading], and [To Buy] statuses, and delete entries after reading. This makes the app satisfying for even the most avid readers!

About

Booklog

Track your reading progress with this app. Organize books by status, add custom categories, and scan barcodes for easy registration. Record details like page count and deadlines to manage your library effectively.

Highlights
  • Manage books by status (Purchased, To Buy, Reading, Finished)
  • Add custom statuses with color customization
  • Register books by scanning barcodes
  • Register custom materials
  • Organize books with tags
  • Record book details like page count and deadlines
Features
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Easily manage your books by status, such as books you plan to buy, books you've purchased but haven't read yet, books you're currently reading, and books you've finished reading! Main Features - Manage your books by various statuses, such as Purchased, To Buy, Currently Reading, and Finished Reading. - Add custom statuses and change their colors to suit your preferences. - Search for books or easily register them by scanning barcodes. You can also register custom materials. - Organize your books with tags, and record details like page count, deadlines, and more.

Screenshots

e本棚4 screens
Booklog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Booklog at none against e本棚's 2. e本棚's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. e本棚 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Booklog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
e本棚 versus Booklog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametere本棚Booklog
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社ネットアクティビティRyunosuke Shibuya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

e本棚

One-time2
  • メダル5個セット$0.49
  • GOLD ユーザー1年間、登録上限なし、全オプション有効$9.99
None

Booklog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e本棚 free?
e本棚 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booklog free?
Booklog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do e本棚 or Booklog have ads?
Neither e本棚 nor Booklog shows ads.

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