BookLog vs Book Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BookLog
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Have you ever wondered when you’ve read a particular book? Would you like to keep track of the books you read and get an interesting insight into your very own reading history over time? BookLog is the right App for this purpose. Not only can you store books you’ve read and those you are currently reading, but you can also maintain a wishlist of books you intend to read in the future. No complicated procedure to fill in a dozen fields or look up book covers - just enter a book title, an author (or select an existing one), select the book type, and save. If you like, you can specify further details. BookLog supports: - Publication Year - Series - Different Status (Wishlist, Pending, Soon, Next, Reading, Finished) - Rating - Notes - Saving multiple reads of a book - Show absolute or relative dates The data you’ve stored is saved in iCloud and will be synchronized across all your devices. The free version lets you save up to 10 books. By purchasing the full version, there won't be any restrictions, ads, subscriptions or any further In-App purchases.
Book Tracker
Easily catalog your book collection by scanning ISBNs or adding manually. Organize by genre, reading status, and custom fields. Keep your library private and accessible offline.
- Scan ISBNs with camera
- Manual book entry
- Import from Excel/CSV
- Organize by genre and status
- Customizable fields
- Offline access
- Data export
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Book Tracker – ISBN Library is the simple, private way to catalog every book you own. SCAN TO ADD Point your phone camera at any book barcode (ISBN) and watch title, author, and details appear while you’re still holding the book—quick, tidy, and keyboard-free. The free version includes a curated bundle of online ISBN lookups so you can road-test the scanner with zero pressure; unlock generous everyday scanning limits and every feature with the annual plan (7-Day free trial) or lifetime—so adding books stays effortless as your library grows. ADD BY HAND OR IMPORT Prefer typing? Add books manually. Have a spreadsheet? Import from Excel or CSV and bring your existing list into the app in one go. ORGANISE YOUR COLLECTION Track what matters: • Title and author • Genre (and create your own) • Reading status (TBR, DNF, unread, reading, read etc) • Custom status so you decide what is important. • ISBN • Personal notes for each book. Edit or delete entries anytime. Search your library quickly. Export your list when you need it. BUILT FOR READERS AND COLLECTORS Whether you have a shelf of favourites or a growing collection of books, comics, or manga, Book Tracker keeps everything in one place. No account required for the basics—your data stays on your device. Use it offline. Change the look with custom colour themes. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Your library is yours. The app works without an internet connection after setup. No ads tracking you. Optional subscription unlocks unlimited books and full export for power users. Download once. Own your list. Track your books your way. User Guide for Import and example file: https://www.6ixdesign.com.au/guide.html *Please note that Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA) applies. See: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BookLog at every 4 days against Book Tracker's every 2 weeks. BookLog also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. BookLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Book Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BookLog ships an update every 4 days, Book Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookLog | Book Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Otto Kiefer | Thomas Bird |
In-app purchases
BookLog
- Full Version$4.99
Book Tracker
- Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
- Unlock All Features for 1 Week$14.99
- Lifetime Access$39.99









