Comparison

Typesetter vs ByTheBook

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

ByTheBook

Features
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Transform how you manage your book collection with ByTheBook - a stunning personal library app featuring a realistic 3D bookshelf that brings your reading life to life. YOUR LIBRARY, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED Display your books on a gorgeous 3D wooden bookshelf that you can browse with a simple swipe. Watch your collection grow as colorful spines fill the shelves, organized exactly how you like. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS • Scan barcodes instantly with your camera • Photograph entire bookshelves — our AI identifies every book • Search by title, author, or ISBN • Add books manually with custom details TRACK YOUR READING JOURNEY • Mark books as Want to Read, Reading, Finished, or Did Not Finish • View your reading statistics and monthly progress • See your complete reading history at a glance SMART SERIES MANAGEMENT • Automatic series detection groups your books together • See which books you own and which ones you're missing • Never accidentally buy a duplicate again NEVER MISS A NEW RELEASE • Follow your favorite authors and series • Get notified when new books are published • Discover trending books and personalized recommendations LENDING MADE SIMPLE • Track books you've lent to friends • Remember who has what and when it's due • Keep your lending history organized DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ • AI-powered recommendations based on your taste • Browse trending books across genres • Build your want-to-read list DESIGNED FOR BOOK LOVERS • Beautiful light and dark themes • Elegant typography and thoughtful details • Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad Your personal library deserves better than a spreadsheet. Download ByTheBook and give your books the home they deserve.

Screenshots

Typesetter4 screens
ByTheBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ByTheBook at weekly against Typesetter's every 3 weeks. ByTheBook also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Typesetter ships an update every 3 weeks, ByTheBook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Typesetter versus ByTheBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypesetterByTheBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael TaciukMiriam Roskind

In-app purchases

None

Typesetter

No in-app purchases

None

ByTheBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Typesetter free?
Typesetter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByTheBook free?
ByTheBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Typesetter or ByTheBook have ads?
Neither Typesetter nor ByTheBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Typesetter or ByTheBook?
Typesetter ships an update every 3 weeks, and ByTheBook weekly. Most recently, Typesetter was updated on October 30, 2026 and ByTheBook on November 9, 2026.

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