# Reading Tracker vs StoryStack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Tracker at 89% against StoryStack's 43%. Reading Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (282 vs 54). StoryStack's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and StoryStack sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Tracker has 282 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Reading Tracker's written reviews are positive against 43% of StoryStack's.

Reading Tracker ships an update weekly, StoryStack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Tracker | StoryStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readtracker/id6692608551/reviews)** | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storystack-tbr-book-tracker/id6745990061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **282** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 363 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mario Luis Gutierrez Abed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768843235) | [Astralab Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732231934) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-readtracker/id6692608551)

This app helps book lovers organize their reading life. Track books you want to read, are currently reading, or have finished. Add notes, set goals, and view statistics on your reading habits.

**Highlights:** Organize books into TBR, In Progress, Completed, Abandoned lists, Add notes, custom ratings, and tags, Set and track reading goals, Detailed reading statistics, Sync across devices with iCloud

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Full Premium Access | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| All Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Bookworm access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great Tracker
- 👍 Beautifully designed with great UI
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Motivating statistics and reading progress
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search issues for some books
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Subscription required for full features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with saving book details after editing
- Problems with changing or deleting tags

**Requested features**

- Ability to add and track ARCs
- Support for reading ebooks and audiobooks directly in the app
- Annotation and highlighting features for ebooks
- Batch editing of book formats (ebook, physical, audiobook)
- Apple Watch app


### StoryStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storystack-tbr-book-tracker/id6745990061)

Organize your reading list, track progress, and discover new books with smart recommendations. Features include a digital bookshelf, reading timer, and shareable review cards. Perfect for avid readers and BookTok enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Smart book organization, AI book recommendations, Reading progress tracking, Shareable review cards, Advanced reading analytics, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Tracker free?

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

### Is StoryStack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading Tracker or StoryStack?

Reading Tracker is rated higher. Reading Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while StoryStack averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.

### Do Reading Tracker or StoryStack have ads?

Neither Reading Tracker nor StoryStack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker or StoryStack?

Reading Tracker ships an update weekly, and StoryStack every 4 days. Most recently, Reading Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and StoryStack on September 19, 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.*