# Bookwise vs Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Bookwise at 4.7 against Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker's 4.4. Bookwise also leads on ratings volume (768 vs 96). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookwise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 768 ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Bookwise's written reviews are positive against 68% of Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker's.

Bookwise ships an update weekly, Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookwise | Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (768 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews)** | [4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-bookshelf-tracker/id6504272983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **768** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) | [Hussain Mustafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247104628) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466)

Organize your reading life with a virtual library, track your progress, and discover new books. Categorize your collection into reading, to-read, and finished lists to manage your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Virtual book library, Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished), Track reading progress, Extensive book database, Discover new reads, Personalized bookshelf

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual, 3 days free | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient reading tracking
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🎉 Motivating reading challenges
- 🔍 Comprehensive book library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Onboarding issues and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📚 Missing popular book titles

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding screens freezing
- Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch book import/export
- Audiobook support
- Customizable book categories
- Sync across devices
- Dark mode option


### Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-bookshelf-tracker/id6504272983)

Easily track your reading journey with this app. Add books via search, ISBN scan, or manual entry. Log reading sessions, time spent, and pages read. Analyze your habits with detailed statistics and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Add books via online search, ISBN scan, or manual entry, Built-in reading timer, Log reading sessions with date, time, and pages read, Add notes and quotes to books, View comprehensive reading history, Detailed reading statistics, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking books
- 📊 Extensive stats and metrics
- 📚 Large book database
- 💡 Ability to manually add books
- ✨ Polished and well-formatted UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App resets when switching
- 🐛 Timer doesn't retain progress
- 📉 UI design could be improved
- 🐛 Finished books not in stats
- 🐛 Search algorithm is dreadful

**Reported bugs**

- App resets when switching away and loses timer progress
- Timer doesn't record actual time when phone screen sleeps
- Finished books don't appear in the statistics tab
- Search function is poor, unable to find many books
- Required page number field for ebooks and audiobooks

**Requested features**

- Add audiobook recording functionality
- Show reading activity graph from start to end date
- Rename app due to misleading abbreviation
- Set reading goals
- Personalized book suggestions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Is Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker free?

Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bookwise or Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker?

Bookwise is rated higher. Bookwise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 768 ratings, while Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker averages 4.4 from 96 ratings.

### Do Bookwise or Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker have ads?

Neither Bookwise nor Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookwise or Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker?

Bookwise ships an update weekly, and Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Bookwise was updated on November 4, 2026 and Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker on November 4, 2026.

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