BookJournal vs Dogear'd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BookJournal
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BookJournal is your personal reading journal โ for all the books you've read, are currently reading, or want to read next. Save your books with covers, keep your notes, and track your reading progress โ simple, private, and clutter-free. And thanks to iCloud sync, your library is always up to date on all your devices. Features: โข Add books via search, ISBN scan, or manually โ with cover image โข Wishlist for books you still want to read โข Custom shelves: organize your library into your own collections with color and icon โข Start reading sessions with a timer and log the pages you've read โข Journal: capture thoughts, moods, and favorite quotes about your books โข Statistics for your reading goal, reading hours, and streak โข iCloud sync: your data stays private in your iCloud โ automatically on all your devices โข Clear reading list, sorted by status BookJournal is for everyone who wants to document their reading life privately and without the fuss โ a reading journal that grows with you.
Dogear'd
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Reading should feel simple again. Better Reads is a modern, ad-free space designed for people who love books. Instead of endless noise and cluttered feeds, it offers a quiet place to track what you read, discover new titles, and share the experience with people who care about books as much as you do. Your reading life, beautifully organized. Keep your entire library in one place. Track what you've finished, what you're reading now, and what you want to read next. Import your collection from Goodreads in seconds and instantly bring your history with you. Discover books you'll actually want to read. Better Reads learns from the books you love and recommends new titles tailored to your tastes. Whether you're looking for your next novel, a biography, or a great piece of nonfiction, the app helps you find it faster. Share reading with friends. Create private book circles where you and your friends can read together, share thoughts, and recommend books to each other. Reading becomes a conversation instead of a solitary list. A calmer experience. No ads. No clutter. Just books. Better Reads was designed with the belief that reading apps should feel as thoughtful as the books themselves. Clean design, simple organization, and a focus on the joy of reading make it a place you will actually want to return to. Features โข Track books you've read, are reading, and want to read โข Import your Goodreads library in seconds โข Discover personalized book recommendations โข Organize your library with simple tools and search โข Join private book circles with friends โข Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience If reading is an important part of your life, Better Reads is built for you. View our terms & conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BookJournal at 2 against Dogear'd's โ. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BookJournal | Dogear'd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | โ |
| Ads | Yes | โ |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | โ |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garip Koeyluece | Michael Fisher |
In-app purchases
BookJournal
No in-app purchases
Dogear'd
No in-app purchases









