# BookPath vs Reading Journal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookPath at none against Reading Journal's 3. BookPath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Reading Journal's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BookPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookPath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reading Journal has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookPath | Reading Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpath/id6748029962/reviews)** | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journal-book-tracker/id6757375623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Joseph Lorenzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823973136) | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) |

## What reviewers say

### BookPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpath/id6748029962)

This app provides a private digital journal for readers to track their literary journey. Log books, record reading status, and capture personal reflections like quotes, character thoughts, and reviews in a distraction-free environment.

**Highlights:** Personal book collection, Reading status tracking, Custom notes for each book, Minimalist interface, Visual library with parallax effects, Private, on-device storage

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reading Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journal-book-tracker/id6757375623)

This app helps you remember what you read by tracking your library, reading status, and favorite quotes. Set reading goals, join challenges, and keep your progress organized with personal notes and summaries.

**Highlights:** Track books (want to read, reading, finished), Save quotes, reviews, and summaries, Set reading goals and track progress, Join reading challenges, Sync library with iCloud, Export/import data (JSON/CSV)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookPath free?

BookPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reading Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookPath or Reading Journal?

BookPath is rated higher. BookPath averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Reading Journal averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do BookPath or Reading Journal have ads?

Neither BookPath nor Reading Journal shows ads.

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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.*