The Ardent Reader vs Libris Book Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
The Ardent Reader
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You keep track of your morning runs, the cities you have visited, places to shop and maybe even the various beers you have tried. So why not keep track of the books you read as well? The Ardent Reader is a handy companion for all avid readers, who would like to keep track of which books they have read, when they read them and where. Using Google Books' extensive database you can easily register a book's information by scanning the barcode or supplying the ISBN manually. Mark the book as one you have read or a title you would like to read later; save location and add you notes. You can use the map function to check where in the world you read your books or sort your readings in order to se when you read a book or how many you read last year.
Libris Book Tracker
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Libris is your personal library, beautifully organized. Catalog everything you read, want to read, and lend out โ all in one calm, elegant place. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS - Search by title, author, or ISBN โ even just a few words - Scan the barcode on the back of any book - Cover, synopsis, author, genre, and page count fill in automatically YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY - Track reading status: to read, reading, paused, read - Rate your books and keep private notes - Build a wishlist of books to buy next - Mark books you've lent out and to whom EXPLORE & DISCOVER - Browse by genre, author, or rating - See your reading stats and yearly goal - Find similar books and author bios SAFE AND PRIVATE - Your library syncs to your private iCloud โ encrypted and visible only to you - Export a backup anytime, or import from Goodreads and other apps via CSV Whether you have five books or five thousand, Libris keeps your reading life in order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Libris Book Tracker at every 3 days against The Ardent Reader's every 4 months. The Ardent Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Ardent Reader ships an update every 4 months, Libris Book Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Ardent Reader | Libris Book Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonatan Yde | Mauro Bona |
In-app purchases
The Ardent Reader
No in-app purchases
Libris Book Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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