# BookTree vs ReadingTreee

The clearest difference is price: ReadingTreee at Free against BookTree's $4.99. ReadingTreee also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1). BookTree's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ReadingTreee is free to download; BookTree costs $4.99 up front. ReadingTreee sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BookTree asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReadingTreee holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 39 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of BookTree's written reviews are positive against 63% of ReadingTreee's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BookTree ships an update every 4 weeks, ReadingTreee monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookTree | ReadingTreee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktree-bookshelf-and-note/id551580603/reviews) | **[4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingtreee/id1506021475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Youngwan Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/468424676) | [byeonghoon seo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772278977) |

## What reviewers say

### BookTree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booktree-bookshelf-and-note/id551580603)

Organize your personal library with this app. Track books, manage your reading progress, and save your favorite highlights and notes. It also offers reading statistics and secure backup options.

**Highlights:** Manage books in various styles, Scan barcodes to add books, Save text and picture highlights, Track reading statistics and goals, Share book info and highlights, Cloud backup and restore, App passcode lock with biometrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReadingTreee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readingtreee/id1506021475)

This app helps you cultivate a reading habit by visually tracking your progress and organizing your book collection. It allows you to manage reading statuses, create notes, and watch your personal reading tree grow as you read more.

**Highlights:** Manage reading status (Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished), Reading tree growth system, Book search and barcode registration, Create and save reading notes, Intuitive and charming UI, Reading statistics screen

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 leaf | $0.29 | one-time |
| 20 leaf | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookTree free?

BookTree costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ReadingTreee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookTree or ReadingTreee?

ReadingTreee is rated higher. BookTree averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ReadingTreee averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do BookTree or ReadingTreee have ads?

ReadingTreee shows ads; BookTree does not.

### Which is updated more often, BookTree or ReadingTreee?

BookTree ships an update every 4 weeks, and ReadingTreee monthly. Most recently, BookTree was updated on October 14, 2026 and ReadingTreee on October 17, 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.*