# Reading Tracker Pro vs Reading Journal

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reading Tracker Pro at every 8 days against Reading Journal's every 3 weeks. Reading Tracker Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reading Tracker Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reading Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Tracker Pro ships an update every 8 days, Reading Journal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading Tracker Pro | Reading Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-journal-book-tracker/id6757375623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **35** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 109 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOSEPH G HORACKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842572012) | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-tracker-pro-book-log/id6753114223)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reading Tracker Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Book Tracker Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Reading Tracker Pro Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |


### 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading Tracker Pro free?

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

### Is Reading Journal free?

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

### Do Reading Tracker Pro or Reading Journal have ads?

Neither Reading Tracker Pro nor Reading Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reading Tracker Pro or Reading Journal?

Reading Tracker Pro ships an update every 8 days, and Reading Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reading Tracker Pro was updated on September 15, 2026 and Reading Journal on November 5, 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.*