Reading tracker BookNotes vs Bookly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reading tracker BookNotes
This app helps you manage your reading notes and highlights. Organize books by category, sync Kindle highlights, and use a powerful text editor. It also features OCR for paper books and real-time device synchronization.
- Book categorization
- Kindle highlight synchronization
- Advanced text editor
- OCR text conversion
- Real-time device sync
- Customizable categories
Read full descriptionHide full description
BookNotes is a note-taking application dedicated to reading so that you don't stop at just reading a book. ■ Manage books by category You can create as many categories as you like, with many icons and colors to choose from. You can also rearrange the categories to your liking. ■ Synchronization with Kindle Highlight Highlights created on Kindle can be saved in the app as notes! ■ High-performance text editor You can freely add font size, color, markers, etc. You can also paste videos and images. ■ Text conversion using OCR Those of you who prefer to read books on paper, text conversion using OCR is also possible. Take a picture of the book you are reading and take your own notes easily. ■ Real-time synchronization of reading data between devices Once you have authenticated your account, you can back up and synchronize data between devices. You can also change your device at a moment's notice.
Bookly
Read full descriptionHide full description
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!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bookly at none against Reading tracker BookNotes's shown. Reading tracker BookNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 tracker BookNotes ships an update every 5 days, Bookly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading tracker BookNotes | Bookly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yugo Matsuda | Yaroslav Syubayev |
In-app purchases
Reading tracker BookNotes
No in-app purchases
Bookly
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Reading tracker BookNotes free?
Is Bookly free?
Do Reading tracker BookNotes or Bookly have ads?
Which is updated more often, Reading tracker BookNotes or Bookly?
Other comparisons















