Reading log vs Bookly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reading log
Easily track your reading progress with a simple and intuitive interface. Log your books quickly without wasting time, making it the ideal companion for avid readers.
- Simple design
- Fast logging
- Reading tracking
- Book logbook
- Reading list management
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Readinfy is the #1 app for tracking your readings. WHY? Readinfy is simple, it has a simple design and you can log your readings without wasting your time.
Bookly
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Simplify your reading experience by keeping track of your books, pages read, and current position in one convenient location. Say goodbye to tedious manual bookkeeping! Enjoy customizable bookmark management, including the ability to add quotes. Organize your books however you like! Share your favorite books to friends and social media to recommend what to read next! Bookly is perfect for: - Book lovers who want to keep track of their reading progress in one convenient app. - People who read multiple books at once and want to keep them organized. - Anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-use book saving and progress saver app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookly at every 3 weeks against Reading log's every 13 months. Bookly also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reading log ships an update every 13 months, Bookly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading log | Bookly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francesco Paciello | Yaroslav Syubayev |
In-app purchases
Reading log
No in-app purchases
Bookly
No in-app purchases
