Comparison

Typesetter vs Books Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Typesetter

Organize your reading list, track books you're currently reading, and save important notes and takeaways. Review all your past books and their associated notes in a dedicated section.

Highlights
  • Add books to future reading list
  • Track currently reading books
  • Record important takeaways
  • Save facts from books
  • Review past books and notes
  • Organize reading library
Features
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Typesetter is a minimalistic reading tracker that is simple but full of features. Add books you want to read to your Bookshelf (TBR). Move them to Currently Reading and make as you read or just track your reading session. WHAT YOU GET • Bookshelf - your reading wishlist • Currently Reading - progress plus notes • Notes library - every finished book with your notes and when you finished it • Goals & streaks - stay consistent with a week reading goal and an optional daily reminder • All-time stats - look back on your reading habits Privacy: Data Not Collected. Requires iOS 18.

About

Books Tracker

Organize your personal library across devices with automatic syncing. Add books manually, by search, or by scanning barcodes. Track reading progress, manage collections, and customize the app's appearance.

Highlights
  • Cross-device syncing via Google Drive
  • Add books by manual entry, search, or barcode scan
  • Track reading status and time spent
  • Organize books into collections and series
  • Customizable themes and display modes
  • Import and export library data
Features
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Books Tracker keeps your personal library organized, beautiful, and always in sync across your devices. No account required. No subscription. Just your books. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Connect via Google Drive and your entire library stays up to date on every phone or tablet you own. Changes sync automatically in the background — add a book on one device, find it on the other. Your data is stored in a private app-only folder: no one else can see it, not even in your Drive. YOUR WHOLE LIBRARY Add books manually, search online by title, author or ISBN, or scan a barcode with your camera. Every book can carry a cover, rating, reading status, notes, genre, publisher, page count, series info, and more. TRACK YOUR READING Three reading states: To Read, Reading, and Read. Reading start and end dates are recorded automatically. See how long it took you to finish a book — hours, days, weeks, or months. COLLECTIONS & SERIES Organize your books into as many collections as you like. Number them, detect missing entries, manage your wishlist. Group books into series and browse all volumes in one place. READING STACK Your personal "to read next" list. Reorder by drag and drop, move books up or down, and always know what's coming next. FIND ANYTHING FAST Real-time search by title or author. Filter by rating or reading status. Switch between list, compact, and grid view. Everything persists across restarts. MAKE IT YOURS 12 color themes, two header styles (Bold or Subtle), and full light/dark/system mode support. The entire app adapts instantly — colors, gradients, cards, everything. IMPORT & EXPORT Back up your library or move it to another app with CSV export. Import from a file with a full preview before committing — choose how to handle conflicts book by book. No ads. No tracking. No subscription. Books Tracker is built and maintained by a solo developer who loves books.

Screenshots

Typesetter4 screens
Books Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Typesetter at none against Books Tracker's 2. Typesetter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Books Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price 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. Books Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Typesetter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Typesetter ships an update every 3 weeks, Books Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Typesetter versus Books Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypesetterBooks Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael TaciukJonathan ANTOINE

Customer experience

Typesetter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Books Tracker

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Typesetter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Books Tracker

One-time2
  • Thank you$2.99
  • Bigger thank you$8.99

Questions

Is Typesetter free?
Typesetter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Books Tracker free?
Books Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Typesetter or Books Tracker have ads?
Books Tracker shows ads; Typesetter does not.
Which is updated more often, Typesetter or Books Tracker?
Typesetter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Books Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Typesetter was updated on October 7, 2026 and Books Tracker on October 13, 2026.

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