# Readest vs Book Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Readest at Free against Book Tracker's $0.49. Readest also leads on ratings volume (201 vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). Book Tracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads there is nothing between them.

Readest is free to download; Book Tracker costs $0.49 up front. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Book Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Book Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 201 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Readest ships an update fortnightly, Book Tracker daily. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.49 |
| Rating | [4.5 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-tbr-reading-list/id6740767372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Andrea Gelati](https://appshunter.io/developer/946833064) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a versatile reading experience for various ebook formats, allowing users to manage their library, take notes, listen to audiobooks, and sync progress across devices. It supports OPDS catalogs, Calibre servers, and multiple cloud storage options for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ, TXT, Markdown, OPDS catalog and Calibre server integration, Text-to-speech with offline voices, Cross-device sync via cloud services, Annotation and note-taking tools, Customizable reading settings, CarPlay support for audiobooks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 GB | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 GB | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Customization | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB | $49.99 | one-time |


### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-tbr-reading-list/id6740767372)

Manage your entire book collection with this app. Quickly add books, track your reading progress, capture notes and quotes, and organize your library with custom tags. Seamlessly sync your data across devices.

**Highlights:** Add books instantly via search or barcode scan, Track reading progress and set goals, Capture notes and favorite quotes, Organize books by status and custom tags, Seamless iCloud sync across devices

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is Book Tracker free?

Book Tracker costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Readest or Book Tracker?

Book Tracker is rated higher. Readest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Book Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Readest or Book Tracker have ads?

Neither Readest nor Book Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readest or Book Tracker?

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and Book Tracker daily. Most recently, Readest was updated on November 8, 2026 and Book Tracker on November 8, 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.*