Comparison

Bookyno vs Aleph

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

Head to head
About

Bookyno

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by organizing your books, tracking reading sessions, and monitoring your progress. Set goals, view insightful stats, and maintain a clean reading log to understand and improve your reading habits.

Highlights
  • Organize personal library
  • Log reading sessions with timer
  • Track pages and reading progress
  • Set reading goals and streaks
  • Monitor daily and weekly stats
  • Clean interface with dark mode
Features
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Your personal bookshelf, all in one place. Organize your books, manage your TBR (To Be Read) list, and keep track of everything you read with Bookyno — a simple and intuitive book tracker for readers who love keeping their library organized. Whether you're building your reading list, tracking your current books, or looking back at everything you've finished, Bookyno makes it easy to manage your reading life. ORGANIZE YOUR PERSONAL BOOKSHELF Keep your entire book collection organized in one place. • Add books you want to read, are currently reading, or have finished • Build and manage your personal TBR list • Keep track of your reading list and completed books • Update your reading progress page by page • Easily find and manage books in your library Your bookshelf grows with you, making it easy to see what you've read and what you want to read next. MANAGE YOUR TBR & READING LIST Never lose track of the books you want to read. Save books to your TBR list, organize your upcoming reads, and move them into your current reading collection whenever you're ready to start. From your next favorite novel to your yearly reading challenge, keep your reading plans organized in one convenient place. TRACK YOUR READING PROGRESS Stay on top of every book you're reading. • Track pages read and overall book progress • See how much of each book you've completed • Keep a reading log of your activity • Follow your reading history over time • Pick up right where you left off Whether you read a few pages or finish an entire book, every bit of progress counts. LOG READING SESSIONS Keep track of the time you spend reading. Use the built-in reading timer to record your sessions automatically, or manually log pages and reading time whenever you prefer. Bookyno gives you the flexibility to track your reading your way. SET READING GOALS & BUILD HABITS Turn your reading plans into achievements. Set daily, weekly, or monthly reading goals based on books, pages, or reading time. Track your progress, follow your reading streaks, and stay motivated as you work toward your next reading milestone. EXPLORE YOUR READING STATISTICS Discover more about your reading habits with simple, visual insights. • Daily and weekly reading activity • Pages read and time spent reading • Reading streaks and active days • Progress toward your reading goals • Clear charts to visualize your reading journey See how your reading habits evolve and celebrate your progress along the way. A SIMPLE BOOK TRACKER FOR EVERY READER Bookyno is designed for readers who want to spend less time organizing and more time enjoying their books. With a clean interface, easy book management, and dark mode, everything stays simple and distraction-free. Whether you're an occasional reader, a book lover with a growing TBR pile, or someone working toward an annual reading goal, Bookyno helps you keep your books and reading progress organized. YOUR BOOKS. YOUR LISTS. YOUR READING JOURNEY. Build your personal bookshelf, organize your TBR list, track your reading progress, and enjoy a simpler way to manage your books. Download Bookyno and keep your reading life organized. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aleph

This app allows you to meticulously track your reading progress, log sessions, and rate books. It features a unique 3D bookshelf visualization that dynamically arranges your finished books based on their physical attributes.

Highlights
  • 3D bookshelf visualization
  • Log reading sessions (pages/minutes)
  • Rate and take notes on books
  • Search reading history
  • Sync across devices
  • No habit tracking features
Features
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Aleph is a reading tracker that turns reading into a daily habit. Log a session in seconds, keep your streak alive, and watch your shelf fill with every book you've read. BUILD A READING HABIT • Keep a daily reading streak, and chase your longest • See your consistency on a reading activity heatmap • Watch your pages and listening time add up: today, this week, and all time LOG A SESSION IN SECONDS • Slide to the page where you stopped, and Aleph records the rest • Track pages for print and e-books, minutes for audiobooks • Start tracking partway through a book you've already begun • Look back on every session you've logged YOUR LIBRARY, FACE OUT • Every book stands cover-forward on your shelf, the way it would at home • Sort books into Reading, Finished, and Want to Read • Search and filter your shelf as you type • Keep notes on every book, and rate the ones you finish READ ALONGSIDE OTHERS • Climb the leaderboard for today, this week, and this month • Books and audiobooks each have their own board • Tap any reader to see their profile YOUR LIBRARY GOES WITH YOU • Sign in with Apple or Google, and your library syncs across your devices Whether you want to read 10 pages a day or finish 50 books this year, Aleph helps you turn good intentions into a habit that lasts. PLANS • Monthly — after a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers • Annual — after a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers • Lifetime — one-time purchase Aleph offers a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. A subscription unlocks all features, with no ads or feature tiers. Prices vary by region and are displayed in the app before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Monthly and Annual are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://www.readaleph.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.readaleph.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bookyno4 screens
Aleph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aleph at none against Bookyno's shown. Aleph also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Bookyno's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Bookyno sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Aleph sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bookyno against 5.0 for Aleph. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookyno ships an update every 5 weeks, Aleph every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Bookyno versus Aleph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookynoAleph
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkyno AppsBlake Hunsicker

Customer experience

Bookyno

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Aleph

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bookyno

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRO Annual$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Aleph

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$159.99

Questions

Is Bookyno free?
Bookyno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aleph free?
Aleph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookyno or Aleph?
Bookyno and Aleph are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bookyno or Aleph have ads?
Bookyno shows ads; Aleph does not.
Which is updated more often, Bookyno or Aleph?
Bookyno ships an update every 5 weeks, and Aleph every 2 days. Most recently, Bookyno was updated on October 26, 2026 and Aleph on October 24, 2026.

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