# Bookwise vs Readbrew Private Book Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readbrew Private Book Tracker at 100% against Bookwise's 69%. Readbrew Private Book Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bookwise's advantage is ratings volume (770 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Readbrew Private Book Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readbrew Private Book Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 770 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Readbrew Private Book Tracker's.

Bookwise ships an update weekly, Readbrew Private Book Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookwise | Readbrew Private Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbrew-private-book-tracker/id6757662174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **770** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) | [Boolean and Bean Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868151636) |

## 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


### Readbrew Private Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readbrew-private-book-tracker/id6757662174)

This app offers a private and ad-free way to track your reading habits. Log pages, set goals, build streaks, and organize your library with detailed stats and personal notes. Unlock advanced features with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Log pages with quick-add buttons, Set yearly reading goals and build streaks, Detailed reading statistics and analytics, Organize library with search and filters, Add private notes and capture quotes, Privacy-first, no ads or data tracking, Cross-device sync with Pro subscription

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Is Readbrew Private Book Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookwise or Readbrew Private Book Tracker?

Readbrew Private Book Tracker is rated higher. Bookwise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while Readbrew Private Book Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bookwise or Readbrew Private Book Tracker have ads?

Neither Bookwise nor Readbrew Private Book Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookwise or Readbrew Private Book Tracker?

Bookwise ships an update weekly, and Readbrew Private Book Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bookwise was updated on November 8, 2026 and Readbrew Private Book Tracker on October 31, 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.*