# Reader by Sol vs Book Tracker

Reader by Sol and Book Tracker both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 26% of Book Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reader by Sol's. Book Tracker also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 13) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader by Sol sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Book Tracker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Reader by Sol against 4.1 for Book Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Tracker has 106 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Reader by Sol's written reviews are positive against 26% of Book Tracker's.

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, Book Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader by Sol | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-by-sol/id6443714688/reviews) | **[4.1 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookie/id6443825869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindarin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565695400) | [Jakub Milcarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631892122) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader by Sol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-by-sol/id6443714688)

This app delivers new books, articles, and newsletters to your digital library. It also allows you to archive content and access settings, accounts, and support in a centralized location.

**Highlights:** Content delivery, Book archiving, Article management, Newsletter access, Settings hub, Account management, Tech support access

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beta Book Club | $14.99 | per month |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sol Catalog Book | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| $10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| $11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $21.99 | $21.99 | one-time |
| $25.99 | $25.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| $44.99 | $44.99 | one-time |
| $79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookie/id6443825869)

This app helps you organize your book collection, track your reading progress, and build a reading habit. It features a visually stunning interface with customizable themes and advanced tracking options. Capture insights, set reading challenges, and visualize your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Book tracking and digital bookshelf, Customizable themes and Liquid Glass design, Reading journal with notes and quotes, Reading challenge and progress tracking, Advanced metadata and custom properties, Year-in-books visualization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookie+ (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Bookie+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookie+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bookie+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Bookie+ (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Bookie+ Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Bookie+ (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Bookie+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Bookie+ (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Bookie+ (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bookie+ Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bookie+ (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader by Sol free?

Reader by Sol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Book Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reader by Sol or Book Tracker?

Book Tracker is rated higher. Reader by Sol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Book Tracker averages 4.1 from 106 ratings.

### Do Reader by Sol or Book Tracker have ads?

Neither Reader by Sol nor Book Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reader by Sol or Book Tracker?

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, and Book Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reader by Sol was updated on September 23, 2026 and Book Tracker on October 6, 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.*