# Simple Book Manager vs Book Tracker・Reading Log

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Book Manager at every 2 months against Book Tracker・Reading Log's every 4 months. Book Tracker・Reading Log's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Book Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Book Manager ships an update every 2 months, Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Book Manager | Book Tracker・Reading Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPARKLE AND, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572402899) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Book Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-book-manager/id6753295236)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonthlySubscription | $2.99 | per month |
| annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Book Tracker・Reading Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-trackerreading-log/id6763587726)

Easily build and manage your personal library by adding books via search, ISBN scan, or manual entry. Track reading progress, set goals, and record notes. Enjoy a private reading experience with data stored locally.

**Highlights:** Build personal library, Add books by title, author, ISBN, or manual entry, Track reading status (Want to Read, Reading, Read, Did Not Finish), Record ratings and notes, Set yearly reading goals, Built-in reading timer, Private, local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Book Manager free?

Simple Book Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Book Tracker・Reading Log free?

Book Tracker・Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Simple Book Manager or Book Tracker・Reading Log have ads?

Both Simple Book Manager and Book Tracker・Reading Log show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Book Manager or Book Tracker・Reading Log?

Simple Book Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Book Manager was updated on September 9, 2026 and Book Tracker・Reading Log on September 21, 2026.

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