Booktrail vs Reading Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Booktrail
Organize your personal library by tracking books you're reading, want to read, or have finished. Add books by scanning barcodes or searching by title/author, and monitor your reading progress. Create custom collections for better organization and discover new titles with synopses and reviews.
- Track reading status (reading, want to read, finished)
- Add books via barcode scan or search
- Record reading progress and percentage
- Create custom book collections
- View book synopses and user reviews
- Private, no account required
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Scan a barcode. Build your shelves. Track your progress. Booktrail is a private book tracker and reading list that lives on your device. No account, no sign-up. SCAN OR SEARCH TO ADD BOOKS Scan the ISBN barcode on the back of a book, or search by title or author. SHELVES FOR EVERY STAGE Keep books you're reading, want to read, and have finished, all in one place. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Update pages read or percentage complete, and see how far along you are. CUSTOM COLLECTIONS Group books into your own collections to organize your library your way. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ Browse synopses and reader reviews before you add a book. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Your library is stored on your device.
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 review sentiment: Reading Log at 100% against Booktrail's 0%. Reading Log also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Booktrail's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Log has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Booktrail's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reading Log's.
Booktrail ships an update every 9 days, Reading Log every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Booktrail | Reading Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Defyner | Dimitry Vinogradov |
Customer experience
Booktrail
Reading Log
In-app purchases
Booktrail
No in-app purchases
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
