Comparison

MiniLib vs Dogear'd

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

Head to head
About

MiniLib

This app offers a streamlined way to track your reading progress and organize your book collection. It features simple shelves, smart tags, and collections for effortless library management. Easily import books, add notes, and share your reading.

Highlights
  • Simple reading shelves (To Read, Reading, Paused, Finished)
  • Search Google Books and import details
  • ISBN barcode scanner for quick book addition
  • Add notes and quotes while reading
  • Customizable tags and smart collections
  • Automatic iCloud synchronization
  • Offline functionality
Features
Read full description

MiniLib: Simple Book Tracker & Reading Journal MiniLib is a focused reading tracker for people who prefer simplicity. Instead of page counters and social feeds, it gives you four clear shelves—To Read, Reading, Paused, and Finished—plus smart tags and collections so your library stays organized without extra effort. Core Features • Clean, distraction-free design that's quick to navigate • Search the Open Library catalogue by title, author or ISBN—and import details with one tap • Lightning-fast ISBN barcode scanner to add books in seconds • Add short Book Notes to capture ideas, quotes or reminders while you read • Tags: choose from thoughtfully designed tags (each with its own color and icon) or create your own—organize once, find books instantly • Smart Collections: rule-based or manual lists (e.g. Recently Added, Finished This Year, Fantasy Favorites) that update automatically in the background • Custom book covers: upload your own images for a personalized library • Reading history: track multiple reads of the same book with detailed dates • Share any book via the standard Share Sheet—message, email or post it anywhere • Export your entire library as a CSV file for backups or spreadsheets • Automatic iCloud synchronization between iPhone and iPad • Light and Dark Mode that follows your system setting • Works offline; all data is stored locally and synced only through your personal iCloud account Why choose MiniLib MiniLib keeps the essentials at hand—track what you plan to read, what you're reading now, what you've paused, and what you've finished—while adding powerful organization tools you actually need. Colorful tags let you sort however you think about your library; smart collections do the heavy lifting so you never lose track of your reading goals. The result is an app that opens instantly and stays out of your way, leaving more time for the books themselves.

About

Dogear'd

Read full description

Reading should feel simple again. Better Reads is a modern, ad-free space designed for people who love books. Instead of endless noise and cluttered feeds, it offers a quiet place to track what you read, discover new titles, and share the experience with people who care about books as much as you do. Your reading life, beautifully organized. Keep your entire library in one place. Track what you've finished, what you're reading now, and what you want to read next. Import your collection from Goodreads in seconds and instantly bring your history with you. Discover books you'll actually want to read. Better Reads learns from the books you love and recommends new titles tailored to your tastes. Whether you're looking for your next novel, a biography, or a great piece of nonfiction, the app helps you find it faster. Share reading with friends. Create private book circles where you and your friends can read together, share thoughts, and recommend books to each other. Reading becomes a conversation instead of a solitary list. A calmer experience. No ads. No clutter. Just books. Better Reads was designed with the belief that reading apps should feel as thoughtful as the books themselves. Clean design, simple organization, and a focus on the joy of reading make it a place you will actually want to return to. Features • Track books you've read, are reading, and want to read • Import your Goodreads library in seconds • Discover personalized book recommendations • Organize your library with simple tools and search • Join private book circles with friends • Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience If reading is an important part of your life, Better Reads is built for you. View our terms & conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MiniLib4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MiniLib at 2 against Dogear'd's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MiniLib versus Dogear'd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniLibDogear'd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher BrockMichael Fisher

In-app purchases

None

MiniLib

No in-app purchases

None

Dogear'd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiniLib free?
MiniLib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dogear'd free?
Dogear'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Other comparisons