Comparison

Nightstand vs BookNook | Reading Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nightstand

This app helps readers track their reading progress, set goals, and organize their book collection. It offers features like a reading journal, custom shelves, and detailed statistics, all while prioritizing user privacy and working offline.

Highlights
  • Track reading progress through custom stages
  • Set and monitor yearly reading goals
  • Create personalized book shelves
  • Add rich notes and favorite quotes
  • Search over 40 million books
  • Privacy-first design with offline functionality
Features
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Make 2026 your best reading year with Nightstand - the beautiful, focused book tracker for readers who want to hit their goals without the social media noise. PERFECT FOR YOUR READING GOALS Whether you're aiming for 12 books or 120, Nightstand helps you track your progress, stay organized, and build lasting reading habits. TRACK YOUR READING Move books through your complete reading cycle: Wishlist → Purchased → In Progress → Complete (or Did Not Finish - we won't tell!). Track page progress, set reading goals, and watch your library grow. REACH YOUR GOALS Set your yearly reading goal and see your progress at a glance. Track books completed, pages read, and reading pace. Stay motivated with stats that show how far you've come. RICH NOTES & HIGHLIGHTS Capture your thoughts with our new rich text editor! Add formatting, create page-referenced notes, pin your favorite quotes, and build your personal reading journal. Your insights, beautifully organized. ORGANIZE YOUR TBR Keep your To Be Read list organized with custom shelves that reflect your unique taste. Create shelves like "2026 Must-Reads," "Book Club Picks," or "Cozy Winter Reads." Browse by author, genre, or status. Search across your entire library instantly. BEAUTIFUL STATS & INSIGHTS See your reading patterns with fun and informative statistics: • Books completed by month • Reading pace and average time per book • Total pages read • Monthly reading summaries with gorgeous cover displays • Perfect for sharing on BookTok! SEARCH 40+ MILLION BOOKS Add books to your library in seconds by searching our massive database or scanning barcodes. Beautiful cover images and metadata automatically added. PRIVACY-FIRST • All your data stays on your device • Optional iCloud sync to keep your library in sync across devices • No tracking, no account required • Import/export your data anytime - you own your reading history • Works fully offline INDIE & AUTHENTIC Made with care by an independent developer in Toronto who loves books as much as you do. Every feature is thoughtfully designed for readers, not algorithms. --- From casual readers to book club enthusiasts to BookTok creators - Nightstand is the beautiful, focused alternative to bloated social reading apps. No distractions, just you and your books. Start your reading journey today! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BookNook | Reading Tracker

This app helps you track your reading progress, set personal goals, and discover insights about your reading habits. Connect with a community of fellow book enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Track books read
  • Set reading goals
  • Explore reading insights
  • Join book lover community
  • Cozy reading companion
Features
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Your cozy reading companion! Track books, set goals, explore insights, and join a community of book lovers.

Screenshots

Nightstand4 screens
BookNook | Reading Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BookNook | Reading Tracker at 5.0 against Nightstand's 3.5. BookNook | Reading Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nightstand sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BookNook | Reading Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BookNook | Reading Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nightstand versus BookNook | Reading Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightstandBookNook | Reading Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRobin AppsKaryna Cuffaro

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Nightstand

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Nightstand Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
  • Lifetime$17.99
None

BookNook | Reading Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookNook | Reading Tracker free?
BookNook | Reading Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nightstand or BookNook | Reading Tracker?
BookNook | Reading Tracker is rated higher. Nightstand averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BookNook | Reading Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nightstand or BookNook | Reading Tracker have ads?
Neither Nightstand nor BookNook | Reading Tracker shows ads.

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