Now Reading vs Reading Tracker & Books
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Now Reading
Track your current reads, archive finished books, and organize your future reading list. This app offers beautiful book cover displays and allows you to share your reading progress with friends.
- Track current reads
- Archive read books
- Organize to-read list
- Display original book covers
- Share reading progress
- Widget support
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Introducing Now Reading - a simple yet crafted book journal app. You can add what you're reading, archive what you already have read, and books you'd like to read in the future. This app displays the original book cover (direct attachment needed) or with the custom designed beautiful original book covers. Share what you read with your friends by swiping through books you logged or through the widget.
Reading Tracker & Books
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Meet Libri – Your Smart Reading Tracker, Bookshelf & Book Journal in One App Looking for the perfect way to track your reads, organize your bookshelf, and log your reading journey? Libri is your all-in-one book tracker and reading journal, designed for readers who want more than just a list — they want a library that reflects their reading life. Whether you’re managing a growing home library, logging every title you read, or just trying to stay on top of your TBR list, Libri helps you organize your library books, analyze your habits, and discover what kind of reader you truly are. Key Features Effortless Book Tracking Search by title, author, or ISBN Instantly scan book barcodes to add them to your Libri bookshelf Manually add custom books to complete your collection Smart Reading Tracker Mark books as “To Read,” “Reading,” or “Finished” Log pages read, track start/finish dates, and update your book journal with notes and reflections Add personal ratings and private or public comments Deep Reading Stats & Insights View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly stats See your reading pace, pages per day, and most productive reading days Analyze your progress over time with intuitive graphs Personal Reading Goals Set weekly, monthly, or yearly reading goals Visualize your progress and get reminders to stay on track Celebrate streaks and milestones — like a fitness app, but for your brain Discover Your Reading Personality (Coming Soon!) Let Libri's AI analyze your habits and favorite genres Get personalized recommendations based on your mood or goals Unlock your unique “Reading DNA” and level up your library journey Build the Library of Your Life Create your personal digital bookshelf Tag books by genre, theme, author, or favorites Use Libri to build an archive of everything you’ve read and loved Why Readers Love Libri - Clean, minimalist interface designed for focus - Smart, AI-enhanced insights and suggestions - Built-in barcode scanner for quick ISBN lookups - Perfect for bullet journalers and readers doing yearly reading challenges - Ideal for organizing your library books, Libri keeps it all in one place For Every Kind of Reader Casual readers: Track only what you care about Students: Log required reading and personal picks Bookstagrammers: Add ratings and reviews to share Productivity seekers: Turn reading into a consistent daily habit Library lovers: Catalog your physical and digital books in one place Private, Secure & Yours Your Libri library is yours alone — your data stays private and safe. Seamlessly Move Your Library Scan ISBNs to transfer your library books to your iPhone or any Apple device with ease. Multi-language support! No matter where you are on your reading journey — just starting out or reading your 100th book this year — Libri is here to motivate, organize, and inspire. Build your bookshelf, track your growth, and bring your personal library to life. Download Libri for Book journal now and start writing the story of your reading life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Reading Tracker & Books at 15.1 against Now Reading's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Now Reading | Reading Tracker & Books |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Minsang choi | Oguzhan Gencel |
In-app purchases
Now Reading
No in-app purchases
Reading Tracker & Books
No in-app purchases
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