Comparison

Reading Tracker vs Libris

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

Head to head
About

Reading Tracker

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
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ReadTracker is the ultimate tool for avid readers to organize, track, and enhance their reading experience. Whether you’re managing your to-be-read (TBR) list, keeping up with in-progress books, or reflecting on completed ones, ReadTracker helps you stay on top of it all. Add notes, set reading goals, categorize books with tags, and enjoy powerful statistics to visualize your progress over time. Key Features: • Organize books into TBR, In Progress, Completed, and Abandoned lists • Add personal notes, custom ratings (half-stars and emojis supported!), and tags to books • Set and track reading goals • Detailed statistics on pages read, time spent, and more (even more statistics on Pro version) • Seamless sync across devices with iCloud (Premium feature) Stay motivated, stay organized, and make every reading session count with ReadTracker. Link to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Libris

Features
Read full description

Libris is a book management and reading tracker designed to help you build a meaningful reading habit. Manage your personal library, track the status and progress of every book, and record your daily reading time to turn reading into a visible and lasting journey. Easily organize your books, keep track of what you are reading, what you have finished, and what you want to read next. Libris helps you capture your reading progress and build a record of your reading life. With calendar views, reading heatmaps, and statistics, you can explore your reading patterns, reflect on your habits, and see the progress you have made over time. Less pressure from wondering “Should I be reading more?” More confidence from seeing your real progress. Finish a book, and understand your time better.

Screenshots

Reading Tracker4 screens
Libris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libris at none against Reading Tracker's 15. Libris also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Reading Tracker sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Libris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reading Tracker ships an update weekly, Libris fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reading Tracker versus Libris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TrackerLibris
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (282 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings282 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario Luis Gutierrez Abed力天 胡

Bugs and requests

Reading Tracker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with saving book details after editing
  • Problems with changing or deleting tags

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Libris

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Reading Tracker

Subscriptions7
  • Full Premium Access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Full Premium Access2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Full Premium Access$4.997 Days
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  • Full Premium Access$5.991 Month
  • Full Premium Access$19.996 Months
  • Full Premium Access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • All Access$24.991 Year
One-time7
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$3.99
  • Large Coffee$7.99
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  • Lifetime Bookworm access$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium access$49.99
  • Lifetime Premium access$69.99
  • Lifetime Premium access$199.99
None

Libris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reading Tracker free?
Reading Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Libris free?
Libris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reading Tracker or Libris have ads?
Neither Reading Tracker nor Libris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker or Libris?
Reading Tracker ships an update weekly, and Libris fortnightly. Most recently, Reading Tracker was updated on September 30, 2026 and Libris on September 29, 2026.

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