Comparison

BookJournal vs Dogear'd

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

Head to head
About

BookJournal

Features
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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: โ€ข Add books via search, ISBN scan, or manually โ€“ with cover image โ€ข Wishlist for books you still want to read โ€ข Custom shelves: organize your library into your own collections with color and icon โ€ข Start reading sessions with a timer and log the pages you've read โ€ข Journal: capture thoughts, moods, and favorite quotes about your books โ€ข Statistics for your reading goal, reading hours, and streak โ€ข iCloud sync: your data stays private in your iCloud โ€“ automatically on all your devices โ€ข 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.

About

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 โ€ข Track books you've read, are reading, and want to read โ€ข Import your Goodreads library in seconds โ€ข Discover personalized book recommendations โ€ข Organize your library with simple tools and search โ€ข Join private book circles with friends โ€ข 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/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BookJournal versus Dogear'd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookJournalDogear'd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsYesโ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS18.517.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarip KoeylueceMichael Fisher

In-app purchases

None

BookJournal

No in-app purchases

None

Dogear'd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookJournal free?
BookJournal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dogear'd free?
Dogear'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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