# Book Tracker App vs Nightstand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nightstand at 57% against Book Tracker App's 0%. Book Tracker App's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nightstand sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Book Tracker App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Book Tracker App's written reviews are positive against 57% of Nightstand's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Book Tracker App ships an update every 2 weeks, Nightstand every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Tracker App | Nightstand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-app-ex-libris/id6455986946/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-tbr-book-tracker/id6560107938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 341 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fidelis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542513151) | [Robin Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758455528) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Tracker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-app-ex-libris/id6455986946)

Effortlessly track, organize, and categorize your reading list. Add books via barcode, ISBN, or manual entry. Syncs across devices with iCloud and offers features like loan tracking and custom location tabs.

**Highlights:** Add books via barcode, ISBN, or manual entry, Organize books into custom categories, Track loaned books, Create wish lists, Syncs with iCloud across devices, Speech-to-text for comments, Export lists as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ex Libris Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


### Nightstand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-tbr-book-tracker/id6560107938)

This app helps readers track their reading progress, set goals, and organize their book collection. It offers features like a reading journal, custom shelves, and detailed statistics, all while prioritizing user privacy and working offline.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress through custom stages, Set and monitor yearly reading goals, Create personalized book shelves, Add rich notes and favorite quotes, Search over 40 million books, Privacy-first design with offline functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Nightstand Premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Tracker App free?

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

### Is Nightstand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book Tracker App or Nightstand?

Book Tracker App is rated higher. Book Tracker App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Nightstand averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Book Tracker App or Nightstand have ads?

Neither Book Tracker App nor Nightstand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Book Tracker App or Nightstand?

Book Tracker App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nightstand every 11 days. Most recently, Book Tracker App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nightstand on October 24, 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.*