# Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker vs Now Reading

The clearest difference is rating: Now Reading at 5.0 against Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker's 4.4. Now Reading also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Now Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

Now Reading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Now Reading's.

Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Now Reading weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker | Now Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-bookshelf-tracker/id6504272983/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-reading/id6627332935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hussain Mustafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247104628) | [Minsang choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762237320) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Now Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-reading/id6627332935)

Log books you are currently reading, have finished, or want to read. Display original or custom book covers and share your reading progress with friends through widgets or by swiping through your logged books.

**Highlights:** Track current reads, Archive finished books, Manage wishlist, Display book covers, Share reading progress, Widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker free?

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

### Is Now Reading free?

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

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

Now Reading is rated higher. Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Now Reading averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker nor Now Reading shows ads.

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

Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Now Reading weekly. Most recently, Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Now Reading on October 8, 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.*