# Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker vs Reading Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker at none against Reading Timer's shown. Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 13). Reading Timer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Reading Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker has 95 ratings behind it against 13, 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 88% of Reading Timer's.

Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Reading Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker | Reading Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-log-bookshelf-tracker/id6504272983/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hussain Mustafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247104628) | [Seulki Eom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718927408) |

## 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


### Reading Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-timer-time-and-pages/id6751752917)

Track your reading time and pages with a quick timer. Organize your personal library, view detailed reading statistics, and stay motivated with a visual reading heatmap.

**Highlights:** Quick reading timer, Page tracking, Personal library management, Reading statistics and reports, Reading heatmap for streaks, Track reading pace

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Timer Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker free?

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

### Is Reading Timer free?

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

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

Reading Timer is rated higher. Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Reading Timer averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

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

Reading Timer shows ads; Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker does not.

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

Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Reading Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reading Log Bookshelf Tracker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Reading Timer on September 20, 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.*