# Booktrail vs Nookd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nookd at 100% against Booktrail's 0%. Nookd also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Booktrail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nookd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Booktrail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nookd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nookd has 5 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 Nookd's.

Booktrail ships an update every 9 days, Nookd every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Booktrail | Nookd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktrail-book-tracker/id1604775921/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nookd-reading-habit-tracker/id6760977097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Defyner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604775923) | [Liaison & Partners LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865988404) |

## What reviewers say

### Booktrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktrail-book-tracker/id1604775921)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nookd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nookd-reading-habit-tracker/id6760977097)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by blocking distracting applications and organizing your book recommendations. It offers features like timed reading sessions, streak tracking, and personalized book suggestions based on your taste.

**Highlights:** App blocking during reading sessions, Scheduled nightly reading windows, Streak and milestone tracking, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Screenshot and photo book saving, Personalized book recommendations, Organized digital bookshelf

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Booktrail free?

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

### Is Nookd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Booktrail or Nookd?

Nookd is rated higher. Booktrail averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nookd averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Booktrail or Nookd have ads?

Neither Booktrail nor Nookd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Booktrail or Nookd?

Booktrail ships an update every 9 days, and Nookd every 5 weeks. Most recently, Booktrail was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nookd on November 9, 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.*