Comparison

Openreads vs Book Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Openreads

Organize your reading life with this app. Track books you've finished, are currently reading, or want to read later. Add books by searching, scanning barcodes, or manual entry, and view insightful statistics.

Highlights
  • Organize reading lists
  • Track finished books
  • Track current reads
  • Track future reads
  • Add books via search
  • Add books via barcode scan
  • Manual book entry
  • Reading statistics
Features
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Openreads is a reading list app that will help you organize your library with three lists provided: - books you finished, - books you are currently reading, - books you want to read later. You can add the books by searching them up in Open Library, scanning their barcode or by entering the book's details manually. You can also see come cool statistics!

About

Book Tracker

Organize your personal library with this intuitive book management tool. Easily add books by scanning ISBNs or searching, track your reading progress, and sync your collection across devices. Ideal for book enthusiasts, students, and reading lovers.

Highlights
  • Scan ISBNs to add books
  • Search by title or author
  • Track reading progress
  • Set reading goals
  • Sync library across devices
  • Mark books as completed
Features
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Discover BookBinder, your ultimate tool for book fans in the US! Keep up with your favorite reads using this easy-to-use library organizer, perfect for any book enthusiast, casual reader, or student. Features: 1. Simple book management: Add books easily by scanning ISBNs, or searching by title or author. Organizing your collection is a breeze with BookBinder. 2. Monitor reading progress: Track books read, those you're currently reading, and future reads. Set goals, track progress, and mark books completed. 3. Sync across devices: Access your library wherever you are with device syncing. Have your collection ready on phone, tablet, or computer*. Download BookBinder and enhance your reading experience. Ideal for bibliophiles, book club members, or any reading lover—organize and enjoy your library effortlessly. Start building your digital collection now! Visit app.thebookbinder.nl. *Feature requires account creation with an email. Terms: codeblock.nl/gebruiksvoorwaarden/

Screenshots

Openreads4 screens
Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Openreads at 4.8 against Book Tracker's 4.0. Openreads also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Openreads asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Openreads holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Openreads has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Openreads ships an update every 3 weeks, Book Tracker fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Openreads versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenreadsBook Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMATEUSZ JAN BAKCodeBlock

Customer experience

Openreads

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Book Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Openreads

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • BookBinder Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • BookBinder Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • BookBinder Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.091 Year
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  • BookBinder Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • BookBinder Pro$14.49

Questions

Is Openreads free?
Openreads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Openreads or Book Tracker?
Openreads is rated higher. Openreads averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Book Tracker averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Openreads or Book Tracker have ads?
Neither Openreads nor Book Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Openreads or Book Tracker?
Openreads ships an update every 3 weeks, and Book Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Openreads was updated on October 24, 2026 and Book Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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