Comparison

Bookshelf+ 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

Bookshelf+

This app helps you organize your book library, track your reading progress, and build consistent reading habits. Set goals, monitor streaks, and receive reminders to stay motivated. Designed for focused readers with a clean interface and accessibility support.

Highlights
  • Organize library with custom collections
  • Track reading progress by pages and sessions
  • Set reading goals and monitor streaks
  • View calendar and rolling stats
  • Clean and fast user interface
  • Accessibility support
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Bookshelf is your personal reading companion for tracking books, building habits, and understanding your progress over time. Organize your library your way: - Add books manually, search online, or scan barcodes. - Sort and filter by reading status, author, category, format, publisher, and custom collections. - Keep your reading life tidy with flexible lists and stacks. Track your progress with clarity: - Log pages and sessions as you read. - Update status across Wishlist, To Read, Currently Reading, Read, and Did Not Finish. - Keep your history in one place and quickly review what you’ve completed. Set goals and stay consistent: - Create reading goals and monitor streaks. - View calendar and rolling stats to see your habits over time. - Get alerts and reminders that help you stay on track. Built for focused readers: - Clean, fast interface designed for daily use. - Works great whether you read one book a month or several at once. - Helpful accessibility support for a better experience with VoiceOver and assistive features. Designed to support your full reading workflow: - Keep all your books in one place. - Capture progress quickly. - Review trends and milestones. - Stay motivated with meaningful feedback. If you want a smarter, calmer way to manage your reading life, Bookshelf helps you read with intention.

About

Book Tracker

Features
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Book Tracker Keep your reading life beautifully organized with Book Tracker, the all-in-one reading companion for book lovers. Build your personal library, track reading progress, set goals, and gain valuable insights into your reading habits—all in a clean, modern interface designed for iPhone and iPad. Whether you enjoy physical books, ebooks, or audiobooks, Book Tracker helps you stay motivated and never lose track of your reading journey. Features Organize Your Library Create your personal book collection Add books manually or scan ISBN barcodes Organize books into custom collections Track physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks Save books to your wishlist Mark favorites for quick access Track Reading Progress Record current page and completion percentage Monitor reading sessions and time spent Track reading speed and daily progress Resume where you left off View complete reading history Set Reading Goals Books per year or month Daily and weekly page goals Reading streaks Reading time goals Personalized reading challenges Reading Journal Write notes and reflections Save memorable quotes Rate books with a 5-star system Add custom tags Keep a personal reading diary Powerful Statistics Books completed Pages read Reading time Reading streaks Favorite authors and genres Monthly and yearly summaries Beautiful charts and reading insights Smart Organization Search by title, author, ISBN, or genre Filter by reading status and rating Sort books by multiple criteria Create custom collections Quickly find any book in your library Widgets & Apple Integration Home Screen widgets Lock Screen widgets Siri Shortcuts iCloud sync Dark Mode Dynamic Type Accessibility support Premium Features Upgrade to Book Tracker Premium to unlock: Unlimited books Unlimited collections Advanced reading analytics Smart collections Reading heat maps PDF, CSV, and JSON export Premium widgets Advanced reading challenges Future premium features Designed for Readers Book Tracker is built with privacy in mind. Your library belongs to you. Focus on reading, discover meaningful insights, and build lasting reading habits with a beautifully designed experience. Download Book Tracker today and make every page count. #Book Tracker offers auto-renewing subscription options: •$7.99 per month •$34.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer • Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.asiancomputingapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.asiancomputingapps.com

Screenshots

Bookshelf+4 screens
Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bookshelf+ and Book Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Bookshelf+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Book Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bookshelf+ versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookshelf+Book Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart BeemsterboerDo Anh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bookshelf+

One-time1
  • Bookshelf+$2.99
3 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Book Tracker Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Book Tracker Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Book Tracker Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Bookshelf+ free?
Bookshelf+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookshelf+ or Book Tracker have ads?
Neither Bookshelf+ nor Book Tracker shows ads.

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