Comparison

Book vs Book Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Book

Features
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"■ App Overview ""Where did I leave off in that book?"" ""I thought I had it, but did I sell it?"" A book lifecycle management app is here to resolve all such confusion. Book-Lifecycle-Manager goes beyond simple collection management. From the moment you think ""I want it"" until the time you ""let it go."" It records every aspect of your relationship with your books, allowing you to build your own library right in your pocket. ■ Do you have these concerns? Wondering ""Do I have this book?"" at the bookstore and ultimately regretting not buying it Forgetting how many volumes of a series you've bought and accidentally buying the same volume twice Unfinished books piling up, making it hard to track your reading progress Feeling frustrated because you can't remember the title of a book you sold long ago Tending to forget to return borrowed books Book-Lifecycle-Manager solves all of these problems! ■ 5 Features of This App1. Status management covering a book's ""entire life"" You can meticulously manage books through 5 steps, from before acquisition to after letting them go.Before acquisition: List books you want or plan to read. Acquisition method: Clearly distinguish between books you bought and books you borrowed. Reading status: Unread, reading, finished. You can also record the number of pages progressed. Letting go: Keep a history of not only the books you own, but also those you've sold or lost. Nature: Manage both e-books and physical books together, regardless of the device.2. Overwhelming freedom of input You don't have to worry about ""recording being too tedious to continue.""The only required field is ""Title""! All other items (author, publisher, volume number, number of pages, purchase location, notes, rating, etc.) are optional. Depending on your style, you can choose between detailed input or quick notes.3. Intuitive tab-switching operation Equipped with dedicated tabs for each phase, such as ""Acquisition Status,"" ""Reading Status,"" and ""Disposed."" You can smoothly switch statuses with a single tap. 4. Never forget ""borrowed books"" or ""lost books"" It allows for the ""return management of borrowed books"" and the recording of ""former collections"" no longer in your possession—features that were difficult to find in existing apps. It leaves no cloud over your reading history. 5. Detailed reading notes and progress management Since you can record ""what page you are on now,"" it is safe even for those who read multiple books in parallel. You can leave plenty of thoughts and favorite phrases in the memo field.■ Main Functions List Book registration/editing: Title (required), volume number, publisher, author, purchase location, total pages, pages read Status management: Acquisition status, acquisition method, reading status, disposal status, book nature (digital/paper) Category display: List display by status using tabs Rating/Comments: 5-star rating and free-form notes Lobby screen: An intuitive portal where information for the entire app is aggregated Recommended for: Avid readers and collectors who want to organize their bookshelves Those who want to clear their ""tsundoku"" (unread pile) and make reading a habit Those who use both e-books and physical books"

About

Book Tracker

Manage your personal library, track reading progress, and journal your thoughts. Add books via ISBN scanner, organize with custom lists, and analyze your reading habits with detailed statistics and visual charts.

Highlights
  • ISBN scanner for quick book addition
  • Customizable reading lists (Currently Reading, Finished, Wishlist)
  • Reading progress and audiobook tracking
  • Detailed book ratings and notes
  • In-depth reading statistics and goals
  • Homescreen widgets for current book and goals
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Transform your smartphone into your ultimate digital bookshelf and reading journal! Whether you want to manage your personal library, reach new reading goals, or track your daily reading sessions – Booklio is the perfect book tracker for all book lovers, BookTokers, and avid readers. Add books in seconds via the ISBN scanner, rate your favorites in detail, and dive into in-depth reading stats. Here is everything you can do with Booklio: FIND & ADD BOOKS • ISBN Scanner: Add books instantly using your camera. • Extensive Database: Easily search by title, author, or ISBN. • Manual Entry: Can't find a book? Simply add it yourself. • All Book Details at a Glance: Cover, description, publisher, language, page count, publication date, and more. YOUR DIGITAL BOOKSHELF • Standard Reading Lists: Keep track with lists like Currently Reading, Finished, Wishlist, Favorites, and DNF (Did Not Finish). • Custom Lists: Create unlimited personalized reading lists – exactly how you want them. • Perfect Organization: Sort your books, group them by release year, and easily search through your lists. • Lending Tracker: Keep track of which books you own, have borrowed, or lent out – including return dates and to whom! READING PROGRESS & FOCUS • Exact Tracking: Log your progress in read pages or percentages. • Audiobook Tracker: Easily log your listening minutes. • Live Reading Focus: Use the built-in timer and alarm for uninterrupted, focused reading sessions. YOUR PERSONAL BOOK JOURNAL • Detailed Ratings: Give star ratings (half-stars included!). • Unique Scales: Rate books additionally by Tension, Romance, Humor, and Spice. • Notes & Quotes: Capture your thoughts and save your absolute favorite quotes. IN-DEPTH STATS & GOALS • Set Reading Goals: Define goals for the month and the entire year to stay motivated. • Deep Analytics: View your reading stats for any time period (week, month, year, all-time). • Visual Charts: Analyze your genre distribution, reading times, streaks, and star ratings. • Exciting Insights: Find out what your shortest or longest book was, view author stats, and see your average reading pace per session. MONTHLY OVERVIEW & DISCOVER • Book Calendar: View your reading month in a beautiful calendar or list layout. • Celebrate Success: Get an overview of all books, pages, and covers finished in a given month. • Inspiration: Discover new books through our seasonal and monthly book recommendations. HOMESCREEN WIDGETS Bring your reading experience directly to your home screen! • Current book including reading progress (supports multiple books at once). • Always keep an eye on your yearly and monthly goals with the new widget. Download Booklio now and start your organized reading adventure. Your perfect reading journal is waiting for you! Privacy Policy: https://bookpairs.de/datenschutz.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Book4 screens
Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Book Tracker at none against Book's shown. Book Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Book Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book ships an update every 6 months, Book Tracker every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Book versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookBook Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTATSUO NAKANOAnnika Reinecke

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Book

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
5 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions5
  • Premium (1 month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)$14.991 Year
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  • Premium (1 year)$24.991 Year
  • Premium (1 year)7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Book free?
Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book or Book Tracker have ads?
Book shows ads; Book Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Book or Book Tracker?
Book ships an update every 6 months, and Book Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, Book was updated on October 31, 2026 and Book Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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