# ReadMe vs Book Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadMe at none against Book Tracker's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ReadMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReadMe against 5.0 for Book Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadMe | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readme-book-tracker/id6752588976/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-spicy-shelf/id6792088149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Josh Engels](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835514461) | [Diego Cortes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791054430) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readme-book-tracker/id6752588976)

This app helps you meticulously track your reading progress, visualize your habits with a calendar heatmap, and build consistent reading streaks. Organize your library, discover reading patterns, and enjoy a beautiful, ad-free experience designed for iOS.

**Highlights:** Log reading sessions by pages and time, Visual calendar heatmap for activity, Build and track reading streaks, Automatic reading speed calculation, Detailed reading statistics and charts, Organize books into custom shelves, Search and add books from external libraries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-spicy-shelf/id6792088149)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelf Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Shelf Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadMe free?

ReadMe 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, ReadMe or Book Tracker?

ReadMe and Book Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ReadMe or Book Tracker have ads?

Neither ReadMe nor Book Tracker shows ads.

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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.*