# HomeBooks vs Book Tracker・Reading Log

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 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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 9 days, Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeBooks | Book Tracker・Reading Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebooks-book-tracker/id6748964580/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HomeBooks Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828248814) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebooks-book-tracker/id6748964580)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Book Tracker・Reading Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-trackerreading-log/id6763587726)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeBooks free?

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

### Is Book Tracker・Reading Log free?

Book Tracker・Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HomeBooks or Book Tracker・Reading Log have ads?

Book Tracker・Reading Log shows ads; HomeBooks does not.

### Which is updated more often, HomeBooks or Book Tracker・Reading Log?

HomeBooks ships an update every 9 days, and Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. Most recently, HomeBooks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Book Tracker・Reading Log on October 28, 2026.

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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.*