Comparison

Book Tracker vs StoryStack

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

Head to head
About

Book Tracker

Easily scan book covers to instantly access details, receive personalized recommendations, and organize your reading lists. Discover new books and see what friends are reading with AI-powered insights.

Highlights
  • Book cover scanning
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Friend activity feed
  • Custom collection management
  • AI-powered book insights
Features
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Discover the World of Books with ScanMyBook Looking for a faster way to find books and detailed insights? ScanMyBook is your ultimate companion for scanning and discovering new reads. Whether you're at a bookstore, library, or browsing your friend's collection, simply scan the book cover, and let the app do the rest. Key Features: Book Scanning Made Easy Quickly scan book covers and access essential details like title, author, genre, and publication date. Personalized Recommendations Receive tailored book suggestions based on your scanning and reading preferences. Friend Activity Stay inspired by exploring what your friends are reading and sharing. Create and Manage Collections Organize scanned books into custom collections for easy access anytime. AI-Powered Insights Our advanced AI provides detailed book information, making your reading journey smarter and more enjoyable. How It Works: Open the app and point your camera at a book cover. Instantly access key information about the book. Add it to your personal library, explore similar titles, or share it with friends. Who Is ScanMyBook For? Whether you're a casual reader, an avid bookworm, or someone who loves staying organized, ScanMyBook offers something for everyone. It's perfect for discovering new reads or keeping track of your growing library. Why Choose ScanMyBook? Effortless Scanning: Save time with fast, accurate book recognition. Smarter Recommendations: Discover books you’ll love with AI-curated suggestions. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for simplicity and ease of use. Download ScanMyBook Today Start your journey to smarter reading today. Download ScanMyBook and experience the future of book discovery! Contact: musatasci2107@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

StoryStack

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
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Keep your next read close. StoryStack brings your to-be-read list, bookshelves, and reading progress together. ORGANIZE YOUR BOOKS Search for books or scan an ISBN barcode. Sort your library into Want to Read, Currently Reading, Completed, and Did Not Finish. Create collections for the books you want to keep together. PICK YOUR NEXT READ Can’t choose from your reading list? Use the book spinner to help you decide. Explore books and add the ones you want to read to your library. TRACK YOUR READING Log pages and reading time, use the reading timer, and update each book’s progress. See your reading streak, completed books, and library statistics. Add personal ratings and notes to remember what you thought. BRING YOUR READING LIST Import a supported reading-list CSV instead of adding every book again. Some features require an in-app purchase or subscription. Available plans, prices, and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Manage subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://astralabstudios.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Book Tracker4 screens
StoryStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Book Tracker at 4.4 against StoryStack's 4.1. StoryStack's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Book Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Book Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryStack has 54 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Book Tracker's written reviews are positive against 43% of StoryStack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Tracker ships an update every 8 days, StoryStack every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Book Tracker versus StoryStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook TrackerStoryStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better4.1 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1054 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB100 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMusa TasciAstralab Studios, Inc.

Customer experience

Book Tracker

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

StoryStack

All ratings54 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

StoryStack

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$79.99

Questions

Is Book Tracker free?
Book 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, Book Tracker or StoryStack?
Book Tracker is rated higher. Book Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while StoryStack averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.
Do Book Tracker or StoryStack have ads?
Neither Book Tracker nor StoryStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Book Tracker or StoryStack?
Book Tracker ships an update every 8 days, and StoryStack every 10 days. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and StoryStack on October 23, 2026.

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