Reading Log vs BookCircle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reading Log
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.
- Bookshelf organization
- Trending book discovery
- Personalized recommendations
- Reading reminders
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
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Reading Log is your ultimate companion for managing your reading journey! Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, our app helps you organize and keep track of all your books in one place. Key Features: • Bookshelf: Easily manage your books by categorizing them as ‘Reading Now,’ ‘To be Read,’ or ‘Finished.’ Keep your personal library organized and always know what to read next. • Trending Books: Stay up-to-date with the latest bestsellers and trending books in the literary world. Discover new titles that everyone is talking about! • Personalized Recommendations: Receive weekly book suggestions tailored to your reading preferences. Discover new authors and genres that match your taste. • Reading Reminders and Goals: Never miss a reading session! Set daily or weekly reading reminders to stay on track with your reading goals. Monitor your progress with easy-to-use trackers for books finished and pages read. Why Choose Reading Log? • Simple and Intuitive: Designed for book lovers of all types, our user-friendly interface makes tracking your reading effortless. • Personalized Experience: Tailored recommendations and reminders keep you motivated and engaged. • Stay Inspired: Discover new books and authors through our trending and recommended lists. Take control of your reading journey today.
BookCircle
This app helps you track reading progress, organize book details, and capture thoughts. It encourages building an active reading habit by monitoring finished books and summarizing insights.
- Track reading progress
- Log books and pages read
- Auto-fill book details
- Write short reviews
- Monitor reading habits
- Organize book library
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Engage with Your Books Like Never Before! BookCircle is your personal reading companion, designed to help you track your reading progress, organize book details, and capture your thoughts effortlessly. Whether you’re reading for learning or leisure, BookCircle makes sure every book becomes an insightful journey. Key Features: Track Your Progress – Log your books and the pages you read daily. Auto-Fill Book Details – Enter a title, and the table of contents fills in automatically. Write Short Reviews – Summarize your thoughts and build an active reading habit. Monitor Your Reading Habits – See how many books you finish each month. Organize Your Library – Easily manage your reading list in one place. Start your journey towards a more engaged and mindful reading experience today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Log at 100% against BookCircle's 50%. Reading Log also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). BookCircle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Reading Log holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Log has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Reading Log's written reviews are positive against 50% of BookCircle's.
Reading Log ships an update every 6 weeks, BookCircle weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading Log | BookCircle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimitry Vinogradov | Genau Factory |
Customer experience
Reading Log
BookCircle
In-app purchases
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
BookCircle
No in-app purchases
