HomeBooks vs Book Tracker・Reading Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Book Tracker・Reading Log
Easily build and manage your personal library by adding books via search, ISBN scan, or manual entry. Track reading progress, set goals, and record notes. Enjoy a private reading experience with data stored locally.
- Build personal library
- Add books by title, author, ISBN, or manual entry
- Track reading status (Want to Read, Reading, Read, Did Not Finish)
- Record ratings and notes
- Set yearly reading goals
- Built-in reading timer
- Private, local data storage
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Your private reading companion Build Your Library • Search by title or author and add a book in one tap. • Or scan its ISBN barcode, or type the details in yourself. • Want to Read · Reading · Read · Did Not Finish • Rating · Notes · Total pages Reach Your Goals • Set yearly targets and watch your progress grow. • Track reading sessions with a built-in timer. Private by Design • Your library, notes, and progress stay on your device. • No accounts required • Book search and ISBN lookup connect to Open Library. ISBN scanning, the reading timer, saved quotes, detailed charts and full backup require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HomeBooks at 100% against Book Tracker・Reading Log's 0%. HomeBooks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. HomeBooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HomeBooks ships an update every 8 days, Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeBooks | Book Tracker・Reading Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HomeBooks Technologies Inc. | ZeroPlay Ltd. |
Customer experience
HomeBooks
Book Tracker・Reading Log
In-app purchases
HomeBooks
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
Book Tracker・Reading Log
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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