# Reading Tracker vs The StoryShelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading Tracker at none against The StoryShelf's 1. The StoryShelf's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The StoryShelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reading Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

The StoryShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Reading Tracker ships an update fortnightly, The StoryShelf every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Tracker | The StoryShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readmo/id6475727428/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-storyshelf/id6749077813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tadas Petrikas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476551124) | [Zachary Pfaltzgraff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827354016) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readmo/id6475727428)

This app helps you track reading time and progress towards weekly goals. It also temporarily blocks distracting apps and websites to improve focus during reading sessions.

**Highlights:** Track reading time and progress, Set weekly and session reading goals, Temporarily block distracting apps, Schedule reading sessions, Receive reminders to start reading, Build better reading habits

**In-app purchases:** none


### The StoryShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-storyshelf/id6749077813)

This app helps book lovers discover, track, and organize their personal libraries. Easily catalog books, save notes and ratings, and monitor reading progress. Connect with friends to see their reading activity and discover new recommendations.

**Highlights:** Scan book barcodes to add to shelf, Save notes, ratings, and reviews, Track reading progress and set goals, Connect with friends to view their books, Discover new books and recommendations, Sync library across devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Tracker free?

Reading Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The StoryShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading Tracker or The StoryShelf?

The StoryShelf is rated higher. Reading Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while The StoryShelf averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Reading Tracker or The StoryShelf have ads?

Neither Reading Tracker nor The StoryShelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker or The StoryShelf?

Reading Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and The StoryShelf every 9 days. Most recently, Reading Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and The StoryShelf on October 12, 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.*