# Book Tracker vs Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker at 4.4 against Book Tracker's 4.0. Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Book Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Tracker | Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626/reviews) | **[4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-bookshelf-tracker/id6504272983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeBlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456284763) | [Hussain Mustafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247104628) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookBinder Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| BookBinder Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| BookBinder Pro Yearly | $8.09 | per year |
| BookBinder Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| BookBinder Pro | $14.49 | one-time |


### 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 Book Tracker free?

Book Tracker 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, Book Tracker or Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker?

Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker is rated higher. Book Tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker averages 4.4 from 96 ratings.

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

Neither Book Tracker nor Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker shows ads.

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

Book Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on November 4, 2026 and Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker on November 5, 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.*