# Book Tracker vs Reading Log

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Log at 4.9 against Book Tracker's 4.0. Reading Log also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). Book Tracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Reading Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Log has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Book Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Reading Log every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Tracker | Reading Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookbinder/id6477348626/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-book-tracker/id6661020459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeBlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456284763) | [Dimitry Vinogradov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764665575) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-book-tracker/id6661020459)

Organize your reading with a simple book progress tracker. Manage your library, discover trending titles, and receive personalized recommendations. Set reminders and goals to stay motivated on your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Bookshelf organization, Trending book discovery, Personalized recommendations, Reading reminders, Progress tracking, Goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Tracker free?

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

### Is Reading Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book Tracker or Reading Log?

Reading Log is rated higher. Book Tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reading Log averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither Book Tracker nor Reading Log shows ads.

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

Book Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Reading Log every 6 weeks. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Reading Log on October 24, 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.*