Comparison

ReadStats vs Book Tracker

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

Head to head
About

ReadStats

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
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ReadStats is a private, offline reading tracker for people who love books and data. Log what you read, time your sessions, and turn your reading habit into stats and shareable cards—no account, no ads, no cloud. TRACK YOUR LIBRARY - Organize books across Want to Read, Currently Reading, and Finished shelves - Add books in seconds by searching Open Library or scanning an ISBN barcode - Or add them manually—paperback, hardback, eBook, or audiobook - Rate with stars or numbers and capture your own reviews LOG EVERY SESSION - Record pages read and time spent, or use the built-in reading timer - Your timer survives app restarts, so you never lose progress - Sessions roll up automatically into your stats SEE YOUR STATS - Reading speed in words per minute and pages per minute - Total read time, days to finish, session counts, and averages - Filter your statistics by year - Set reading goals and track them as you go SHARE BEAUTIFUL CARDS - Turn any finished book into a share card—Cover, Simple, Poster, or Review styles - Light, dark, and transparent themes - Save as an image or share anywhere MAKE IT YOURS - Light, dark, and system themes with a custom accent color - Choose your typeface and configure the navigation bar - Tag books and filter your library exactly how you like YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE - Everything is stored locally—no account, no sign-in, no tracking - Import your existing library from Goodreads or CSV - Export everything to CSV whenever you want Whether you're chasing a yearly goal, curious about your reading pace, or just want a tidy log of every book you finish, ReadStats keeps it simple, private, and yours. Questions or ideas? Reach us right from Settings.

About

Book Tracker

Log your reading journey with this app designed for romance novel enthusiasts. Rate books by spice level, tag favorite tropes, and track your reading progress. Share your literary adventures with beautifully designed social media cards.

Highlights
  • Spice rating (0-5 peppers)
  • Trope tagging
  • TBR and current reading management
  • Reading log with notes
  • Reading Bingo
  • BookTok share cards
  • Stats dashboard
Features
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Book Tracker: Spicy Shelf is the reading companion built for romance readers who rate their books on spice, tag tropes, and share their reads on BookTok. Your personal library lives entirely on your device — no account required, no ads, no data shared. FEATURES • Spice Rating — rate every book 0–5 peppers for steaminess • Trope Tags — tag your favorites: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, dark romance, and more • TBR Shelf — manage your To Be Read list and track what you're currently reading • Reading Log — log finish dates, star ratings, and personal notes • Reading Bingo — fill community bingo cards as you read • BookTok Share Cards — generate gorgeous recap cards to share on social media • Stats Dashboard — visualize your reading year at a glance SHELF PLUS Unlock unlimited books, custom trope tags, and advanced stats with a Shelf Plus subscription. • Monthly or yearly — cancel any time • Free 1-week trial on the yearly plan No algorithms. No social feed. Just you and your books. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReadStats4 screens
Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadStats at none against Book Tracker's 2. ReadStats also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads 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. Book Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ReadStats asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ReadStats against 5.0 for Book Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadStats has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ReadStats versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadStatsBook Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTyler ShoemakeDiego Cortes

Customer experience

ReadStats

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Book Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ReadStats

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Shelf Plus (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Shelf Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ReadStats free?
ReadStats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadStats or Book Tracker?
Book Tracker is rated higher. ReadStats averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Book Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ReadStats or Book Tracker have ads?
Neither ReadStats nor Book Tracker shows ads.

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