Comparison

BookTrail 読書記録 vs Rootread

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

Head to head
About

BookTrail 読書記録

Easily log the books you've read and create a "reading trail" of your literary journey. This app focuses on simple tracking, allowing you to quickly register books via ISBN scan and review your reading history. It's designed for users who want a straightforward way to manage their reading logs without unnecessary features.

Highlights
  • Log read books
  • ISBN scanning for easy registration
  • View reading history list
  • Simple and focused design
  • Track reading volume
Features
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BookTrail 読書記録は、 読んだ本をシンプルに記録し、あなたの「読書の軌跡」を残すアプリです。 ISBNスキャンで本を簡単に登録し、 これまでに読んだ本を一覧で振り返ることができます。 余計な機能を省き、読書記録に集中できる設計です。 こんな人におすすめ ・読んだ本を一覧で管理したい方 ・シンプルな読書記録アプリを探している方 ・余計な入力をせず、読書履歴だけ残したい方 ・自分の読書量を把握したい方

About

Rootread

Features
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Rootread turns your reading journey into a growing forest. Every book you read grows a tree, creating your own forest. Track your reading while watching your progress come to life visually. Key Features: - Reading Tracker — Manage books you've read, are reading, and want to read - Growing Forest — Trees grow as you read, expanding your personal forest - Reading Timer — Track and log your reading sessions - Stats & Insights — Visualize your reading habits with charts - Collections — Create custom reading lists - Barcode Scanner — Scan a book's barcode to add it instantly Upgrade to Rootread Pro: - Ad-free experience - Full access to all statistics - Weather effects Build your reading habit and grow your own forest.

Screenshots

BookTrail 読書記録3 screens
Rootread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rootread at Free against BookTrail 読書記録's $1.99. BookTrail 読書記録's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Rootread is free to download; BookTrail 読書記録 costs $1.99 up front. Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BookTrail 読書記録 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
BookTrail 読書記録 versus Rootread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookTrail 読書記録Rootread
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota TakayanagiNephia

In-app purchases

None

BookTrail 読書記録

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rootread

Subscriptions2
  • RootRead Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • RootRead Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RootRead Pro (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is BookTrail 読書記録 free?
BookTrail 読書記録 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rootread free?
Rootread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookTrail 読書記録 or Rootread have ads?
Rootread shows ads; BookTrail 読書記録 does not.

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