Comparison

Reading Tracker vs HomeBooks

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

Head to head
About

Reading Tracker

Features
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Your entire reading life, beautifully organized. Bookster turns your phone into the ultimate book companion - scan any barcode to add books instantly, set reading goals, track your progress, and discover what friends are reading. No clutter, no ads, just a clean and personal space for your books. Whether you read 5 books a year or 50, Bookster adapts to you. SCAN & ADD IN SECONDS - Point your camera at any barcode and your book is added instantly with cover, author, and details filled in automatically - Search millions of titles by name, author, or ISBN - Add books manually with custom covers and details - Upload your own photos of physical copies ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Create unlimited custom shelves with emoji icons and colors - Smart Shelves auto-sort your library: Currently Reading, Favorites, Recently Added, Read This Year, and more - Rate books on a 0-10 scale, write personal notes, and track reading dates - Mark books as Want to Read, Currently Reading, Finished, or Did Not Finish SET GOALS & SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Set an annual reading goal and watch your progress ring fill up - View detailed stats: books finished, average rating, monthly reading pace, and rating distribution - Beautiful charts that make your reading habits visible at a glance - Celebrate milestones as you hit your targets SHARE YOUR LIBRARY - Build a public or private reader profile - Follow friends and discover what they're reading - Get book recommendations from readers you trust - Export your shelves as beautiful images to share on social media - with multiple layouts, themes, and customization options HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS - Reading Goal widget to stay motivated every time you unlock your phone - Currently Reading widget so your next chapter is always one tap away - Stats widget to see your year in books at a glance - Lock Screen widget for a minimal, always-visible reading goal tracker FREE TO START Bookster is free with up to 5 shelves and 5 barcode scans per day. Upgrade to Bookster Premium for unlimited shelves, unlimited scans, all widgets, and more. --- Bookster respects your privacy. Your data belongs to you. Privacy Policy: https://bookster.alaikssi.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions? Contact us: https://alaikssi.com#contact ---

About

HomeBooks

Effortlessly catalog your entire book collection by simply scanning shelves or pages. Track reading habits with visual progress rings and save quotes instantly via photo or voice. Organize your library, import from other services, and enjoy a private, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Shelfie Scanner for instant book identification
  • Reading progress rings and habit tracking
  • Page and voice note saving for quotes
  • Customizable shelves and themes
  • Import from Goodreads and StoryGraph
  • Private and ad-free experience
Features
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SCAN WHOLE SHELVES INSTANTLY - The "Shelfie Scanner" feels like magic. Just snap a photo of your bookshelf, and HomeBooks identifies every book, downloads the covers, and organizes them for you. No typing, no barcodes, just your library in your pocket. CLOSE YOUR READING RINGS - Build a reading habit without the pressure. - Set a gentle daily goal—pages or minutes—and watch your progress rings close as you read. - Track your streaks, see your reading velocity, and look back on your year in books. SAVE QUOTES WITHOUT TYPING - Don’t put the book down to type out a long passage. - Page Scanner: Snap a photo of the text, and we’ll turn it into a digital note instantly. - Voice Notes: Speak your thoughts while you read, and we’ll transcribe and save them to the right book automatically. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY 
 - Customize your books’ covers - Organize books into custom shelves (Read, TBR, Favorites, etc.) - Create a "Wishlist" - Customize the app themes to match your vibe 
IMPORT YOUR EXISTING LIBRARY
 - Import from Goodreads or StoryGraph in seconds - Bring in your books, reviews, progress seamlessly 
 PRIVATE BY DEFAULT - HomeBooks is built by a solo developer, not a big tech company. - No ads. - No selling your data. - No social clutter. Just a safe, beautiful home for your books. Privacy Policy: https://www.homebooks.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.homebooks.app/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Reading Tracker4 screens
HomeBooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HomeBooks at 3 against Reading Tracker's 1. HomeBooks also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Reading Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HomeBooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Reading Tracker versus HomeBooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReading TrackerHomeBooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexis GadbinHomeBooks Technologies Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Reading Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
2 purchases

HomeBooks

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Reading Tracker free?
Reading Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeBooks free?
HomeBooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reading Tracker or HomeBooks have ads?
Neither Reading Tracker nor HomeBooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker or HomeBooks?
Reading Tracker ships an update every 9 days, and HomeBooks every 9 days. Most recently, Reading Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and HomeBooks on November 5, 2026.

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