BookBee vs BSOTD Book Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BookBee
Streamline kindergarten library management with this app. Quickly catalog books, track loans, and search for titles effortlessly. Features include ISBN scanning, loan workflows, and data export for efficient organization.
- Catalog and organize books by title, author, ISBN, and tags
- Fast search by title, author, ISBN, or tags
- ISBN/barcode scanning for adding and looking up books
- Loan tracking with borrow/return workflows
- Export and share library lists
- Database backup and migration
- Optional iCloud/Cloud sync
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BookBee makes managing a kindergarten library simple. Add books fast, track loans at a glance, and find any title in seconds. Features Catalog & organize: title, author, ISBN, tags Fast search: by title/author/ISBN/tags ISBN/barcode scanning: add or look up books via scan Loan tracking: borrow/return workflows and an overview of borrowed books Share & export: export and share your library list (e.g., PDF) Backup & migration: database import/export Optional iCloud/Cloud sync: sync across devices (subscription) Perfect for busy kindergarten teams: less paperwork, more clarity—your library stays organized and ready. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BSOTD Book Tracker
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I built this app for my wife after she spent two-years searching for the perfect reading companion. She didn't want a spreadsheet and most apps were either too distracting, lacked detail or felt invasive. This is the space where she now manages her library and we're sharing it here so you can too. Why we love it and we think you will too: Privacy First - This was built for our family so privacy was incredibly important. The app respects your data. Your library is yours, we don't track you, and we don't sell your reading habits. - Syncs across iPad, iPhone and Mac privately using iCloud Detailed Tracking - Finally a place to log DNF, FMC, MMC, themes and even which shelf your book lives on. - Don't like our sub-genres or need to add a location? No problem, it's all customisable in Settings - Sort your TBR into what’s next and what you’ll get to...eventually Easily Add New and Existing Books - Import your existing library from Goodreads and keep details such as bookshelves (called tags in Smart Book Tracker) - Add new books easily using search or manually. - Looking for something beyond your TBR pile? Get personalised suggestions powered by on-device Apple Intelligence based on your top rated books, your least favourite reads, or books you choose yourself.* Track Your Personal Journey and Your Book Math - Set your goals and monitor your stats including pages read, library size and books read. - Ever curious about how much you spend on books vs how much they would retail for? We were so that’s here too. - No feeds, no followers, no pressure. Just a powerful tool for serious readers. Books. Sorted. Ordered. Tracked. Done. Privacy Policy: https://bsotd.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula *AI Features are available in iOS26+
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Verdict
BookBee and BSOTD Book Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. BookBee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BSOTD Book Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookBee | BSOTD Book Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HENDRIK LANG | BSOTD Software Ltd |
In-app purchases
BookBee
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$44.991 Year
BSOTD Book Tracker
- Unlimited Tracking$0.997 Days
- Unlimited Tracking$2.991 Month
- Unlimited Tracking$24.991 Year
- Midnight Rose Theme$1.99
- Forest Theme$1.99
- Ink & Paper Theme$1.99
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- Spellbound Theme$1.99
- Maple And Mocha$1.99









