Comparison

Book vs Book Tracker & Log

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

Head to head
About

Book

Features
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"β–  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. β–  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! β–  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 possessionβ€”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.β–  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 & Log

Features
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Booktrack helps you organize your personal library, track your reading progress, and better understand your reading habits. Add books, log pages read, create personalized reminders, and keep a clear reading journal for every title. Booktrack turns your reading routine into a simple, visual, and motivating experience. Key features: Personal library with currently reading, want to read, and finished books Book search and ISBN or barcode scanning Reading progress, pages read, and reading time tracking Reading journal with notes, quotes, ratings, and local photos Custom reading reminders by date and time Reading stats, streaks, and weekly progress AI summaries, AI Reading Coach, and Reader DNA with Booktrack Premium Booktrack is designed with privacy in mind: your reading data is stored locally on your device. No account is required. Some advanced features may require a Booktrack Premium subscription. Pricing and terms are clearly displayed in the app before any purchase. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-book-tracker Terms (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Book4 screens
Book Tracker & Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Book Tracker & Log at none against Book's shown. Book Tracker & Log also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Book's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Book sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Book Tracker & Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book ships an update every 6 months, Book Tracker & Log every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Book versus Book Tracker & Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookBook Tracker & Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTATSUO NAKANODOUNIA EL MELLOUKY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Book

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99
2 purchases

Book Tracker & Log

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Book free?
Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Tracker & Log free?
Book Tracker & Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book or Book Tracker & Log have ads?
Book shows ads; Book Tracker & Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Book or Book Tracker & Log?
Book ships an update every 6 months, and Book Tracker & Log every 2 months. Most recently, Book was updated on October 25, 2026 and Book Tracker & Log on October 10, 2026.

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