# BookQuest vs Reading Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reading Journal at 100% against BookQuest's 60%. Reading Journal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Reading Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BookQuest's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reading Journal's.

BookQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, Reading Journal fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookQuest | Reading Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookquest-reading-tracker/id6751550021/reviews) | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journal-book-tracker/id6757375623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leanne Calderwood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804664598) | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) |

## What reviewers say

### BookQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookquest-reading-tracker/id6751550021)

Gamify your reading with rewards, streaks, and challenges to conquer your book list. Track progress, earn coins, unlock achievements, and compete with friends. Features an AI companion for book discussions and quizzes.

**Highlights:** Track reading time and pages, Set daily and yearly reading goals, Earn coins and unlock achievements, AI companion for book discussions, AI-generated chapter quizzes, Detailed reading statistics, Compete with friends on leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookQuest Pro - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| BookQuest Pro - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Reading Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journal-book-tracker/id6757375623)

This app helps you remember what you read by tracking your library, reading status, and favorite quotes. Set reading goals, join challenges, and keep your progress organized with personal notes and summaries.

**Highlights:** Track books (want to read, reading, finished), Save quotes, reviews, and summaries, Set reading goals and track progress, Join reading challenges, Sync library with iCloud, Export/import data (JSON/CSV)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookQuest free?

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

### Is Reading Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookQuest or Reading Journal?

Reading Journal is rated higher. BookQuest averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Reading Journal averages 4.8 from 35 ratings.

### Do BookQuest or Reading Journal have ads?

Neither BookQuest nor Reading Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookQuest or Reading Journal?

BookQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reading Journal fortnightly. Most recently, BookQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and Reading Journal on October 25, 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.*