# BookLog vs SlowRead

The clearest difference is ads: BookLog at none against SlowRead's shown. BookLog also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). SlowRead's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SlowRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookLog ships an update every 4 days, SlowRead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookLog | SlowRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (793 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **793** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 3 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Otto Kiefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634632350) | [Adrian Martinez Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864939018) |

## What reviewers say

### BookLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklog/id6443334545)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### SlowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Book, #57 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a visually appealing digital bookshelf and encourages focused reading sessions by blocking distracting apps. Track your reading progress, organize your library, and create a personalized reading ritual.

**Highlights:** Customizable 2.5D digital bookshelf, Distraction-blocking focus sessions, Reading streak tracking, TBR and library organization, Effortless book addition (scan, search, photo), Import from Goodreads (CSV), Private, local-first library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.39 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access to Slowread | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookLog free?

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

### Is SlowRead free?

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

### Do BookLog or SlowRead have ads?

SlowRead shows ads; BookLog does not.

### Which is updated more often, BookLog or SlowRead?

BookLog ships an update every 4 days, and SlowRead every 3 days. Most recently, BookLog was updated on October 27, 2026 and SlowRead on October 31, 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.*