# ReadStats vs OpenBookshelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadStats at none against OpenBookshelf's 1. ReadStats also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenBookshelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReadStats asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ReadStats against 5.0 for OpenBookshelf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadStats has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ReadStats ships an update fortnightly, OpenBookshelf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadStats | OpenBookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readstats/id6748966946/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openbookshelf-book-tracker/id6759491266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Shoemake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828279387) | [Jared Floersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875435683) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadStats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readstats/id6748966946)

Effortlessly track your reading habits with this app. Log books, monitor reading sessions, and gain insights into your reading speed and progress. Organize your library with custom views and enjoy a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Book logging with details, Reading session tracking, Detailed reading statistics, TBR and wishlist management, Advanced sorting and filtering, Customizable user interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenBookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openbookshelf-book-tracker/id6759491266)

Organize your reading list with a clean, focused book tracker. Easily search millions of titles, import your history from other platforms, and sync across devices without ads or subscriptions. Focus solely on your books.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Search millions of books, Import from Goodreads, Sync across devices, No ads or subscriptions, Organize reading lists

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadStats free?

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

### Is OpenBookshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadStats or OpenBookshelf?

OpenBookshelf is rated higher. ReadStats averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while OpenBookshelf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ReadStats or OpenBookshelf have ads?

Neither ReadStats nor OpenBookshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadStats or OpenBookshelf?

ReadStats ships an update fortnightly, and OpenBookshelf every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReadStats was updated on September 29, 2026 and OpenBookshelf on October 1, 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.*