Comparison

Library vs Book Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Your reading bookshelf & TBR

Free

📚 Books

★ 5.03 ratingsView app →

About

Library

Features

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BookTrack is the ultimate companion for book lovers who value privacy and simplicity. Whether you are an avid reader or just starting your reading habit, BookTrack helps you organize your collection without the need for accounts or cloud synchronization.

About

Book Tracker

Easily track your reading journey with this beautifully designed app. Log books, add start/finish dates, organize your library, and reflect on your reading habits. Add notes, ratings, and custom tags to personalize your experience.

Highlights

Track read and currently reading books
Organize books into series
Add custom tags and notes
Rate finished books
View reading timeline and history
Add books by title or author

Features

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BookStack – Your Reading Tracker BookStack is a simple and beautifully designed book tracker that helps you build a clear picture of your reading journey. A space for your books — without clutter, distractions, or noise. SIMPLE BOOK TRACKING • Track books you’ve read and are currently reading • Add start and finish dates to build your reading timeline • Keep a clear, structured reading log • Revisit your reading history anytime ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY • Browse your books in a smooth, swipeable carousel • Group books into series and track your progress • Follow reading order and never lose your place • Add custom tags (e.g. BookTok, favorites, genres) REFLECT ON YOUR READING • View your books in a timeline • See how your reading evolves over time • Discover patterns in what and when you read • Remember the books that stayed with you NOTES, RATINGS & TAGS • Rate books you’ve finished • Add personal notes and thoughts • Save meaningful insights from your reading • Organize everything your way with tags ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS • Search by title or author • Quickly rebuild your reading history • Simple and fast book adding experience DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Clean, minimal interface • Smooth animations and gestures • No ads, no distractions • No social pressure PRIVACY FIRST • No account required • No tracking • Your data stays on your device BOOKSTACK PREMIUM Unlock more powerful features: • Add books by scanning ISBN • Unlimited books in your carousel • Advanced reading stats & insights • Custom covers and extended tagging Premium is optional — BookStack works beautifully without it. FOR EVERY READER Whether you read 5 books a year or 50, BookStack helps you remember your reading journey. Start building your reading story today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Library4 screens

Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Library at none against Book Tracker's 3. Book Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. Book Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Library ships an update every 6 weeks, Book Tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Library versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Library	Book Tracker
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	3 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Freemium
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	87 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	OENG Mengthong	Jozef Grec

In-app purchases

None

Library

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions2

Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

One-time1

BookStack Premium (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is Library free?

Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Book Tracker free?

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

Do Library or Book Tracker have ads?

Neither Library nor Book Tracker shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Library or Book Tracker?

Library ships an update every 6 weeks, and Book Tracker every 5 days. Most recently, Library was updated on September 17, 2026 and Book Tracker on September 21, 2026.