Reading Log vs Reading History
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.
Reading History
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This is an app for recording your reading. [ Features ] - There is a function to display your age at the time of reading, but you can choose not to use it. - You can register dates by year only or by month only, so it would also be good idea to register past readings. - You can register your reading planning. - You can manage the reading order of unread books. - It also supports rereading. - Text recognition allows you to copy and paste text from images in your camera and photo library. - The registered data can be output to a CSV file. [ Privacy ] - The registered data is stored securely on your device and cannot be accessed from outside. - Passcode lock function available. Your passcode information is securely stored in Keychain, provided by Apple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Reading Log at none against Reading History's shown. Reading History's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 ships an update every 6 weeks, Reading History every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reading Log | Reading History |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimitry Vinogradov | Takatoshi Suzuki |
In-app purchases
Reading Log
No in-app purchases
Reading History
No in-app purchases









