# BookshelfTracker vs ReadScore

BookshelfTracker and ReadScore both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ReadScore's written reviews are positive against 50% of BookshelfTracker's. ReadScore also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookshelfTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ReadScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BookshelfTracker against 5.0 for ReadScore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of BookshelfTracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadScore's.

BookshelfTracker ships an update every 2 months, ReadScore weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookshelfTracker | ReadScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelftracker/id1604493302/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readscore-reading-tracker/id6503934658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sterling Digital Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604493304) | [ToModern e.U.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645674361) |

## What reviewers say

### BookshelfTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelftracker/id1604493302)

Organize your personal library by scanning barcodes or searching for titles. Track reading progress and manage lent books with borrower details. Your data is secured with end-to-end encryption for privacy.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for book entry, Search by title, author, or ISBN, Track reading progress, Manage lent books with borrower details, End-to-end encrypted data storage, View book details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### ReadScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readscore-reading-tracker/id6503934658)

This app helps book lovers track reading time, set goals, and take notes. Compete with friends in reading challenges and manage your book library. Discover new books and get inspired by what others are reading.

**Highlights:** Track reading time, Set personal reading goals, Take notes on books, Compete in reading challenges, Manage book library, Discover new books, See friends' reading activity

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookshelfTracker free?

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

### Is ReadScore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookshelfTracker or ReadScore?

BookshelfTracker and ReadScore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do BookshelfTracker or ReadScore have ads?

Neither BookshelfTracker nor ReadScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookshelfTracker or ReadScore?

BookshelfTracker ships an update every 2 months, and ReadScore weekly. Most recently, BookshelfTracker was updated on October 5, 2026 and ReadScore on October 8, 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.*