BookMento vs Tally
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BookMento
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BookMento is the all-in-one book tracker and reading log that helps you track every book, build consistent reading habits, and understand your reading life through detailed statistics. Read 5 or 100 books a year β BookMento keeps you organized with a timer, scanner, goals, streaks, charts, and cloud backup. KEY FEATURES Book Tracking & Library Add books with the built-in ISBN barcode scanner or search by title. Google Books API fills in cover art, author, and details automatically. Organize your collection into custom book lists with color coding. Mark books as To Read, Currently Reading, Completed, or Dropped to manage your TBR list. Reading Timer & Sessions Time every reading session with one tap. The reading timer tracks how long you read per day, per book, and cumulatively. See session history and discover when you read most effectively. Reading Goals & Streaks Set annual and monthly reading goals. The streak system rewards daily reading and helps build a lasting habit. Visual progress bars, streak counters, and completion badges turn reading into a rewarding challenge. Detailed Statistics & Charts Transform your reading history into elegant charts. Track pages per day, books per month, favorite genres, average ratings, and total reading time. Advanced stats available with Cloud Backup & JSON Export Your reading data belongs to you. Full JSON backup and restore lets you export, save, or migrate your library anytime. No lock-in β your data, your control. Most competitors offer no export option at all. Bilingual: Turkish & English BookMento is the only book tracker that fully supports both Turkish and English in the same app. Switch languages instantly. Dark Theme UI A polished dark theme designed for comfortable reading day or night. Most book tracker apps default to bright white β BookMento stands apart. WHY BOOKMENTO Lifetime access. No subscription. Every major competitor charges $29 to $59 per year. BookMento Premium is a one-time $3.99. Premium Plus is a one-time $5.99. Pay once, use forever. No auto-renewals, no surprises. All-in-one. BookMento combines the library management of Goodreads, the reading timer of Bookly, and the analytics of StoryGraph in one app. One download, one experience β no juggling multiple apps. PERFECT FOR - Readers tracking every book with a beautiful, fast interface - Habit builders using streaks and goals to stay consistent - Data lovers who want detailed reading statistics - Bilingual readers wanting Turkish and English in one app - Anyone tired of subscriptions wanting lifetime access - Book club members managing group reads and TBR lists - Students tracking academic reading and study sessions HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a book β scan the barcode or search by title 2. Start a reading session β tap the timer 3. Build your streak β read daily 4. Review stats β see your progress in charts 5. Backup data β export JSON anytime PREMIUM TIERS Free: Track up to 30 books. Timer, scanner, goals, and streaks included. Ads shown. Premium ($3.99 lifetime): No ads. Unlimited book tracking. Custom lists with color coding. Full organization features. Premium Plus ($5.99 lifetime): All Premium features plus detailed statistics, cloud backup, JSON restore, and early access to new features. All prices are one-time lifetime purchases β never a subscription. Download BookMento today and turn reading into a measurable, rewarding habit. Your books deserve a better tracker.
Tally
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Tally is a reading app built around sessions, pace, progress, and momentum. Instead of only helping you organize books, Tally helps you understand how your reading is actually moving. Log reading sessions in seconds. Track pages, time, pace, goals, and streaks. See how your current book is progressing and how your reading rhythm changes over time. With Tally, you can: - log reading sessions quickly - track reading pace and pages over time - build momentum with streaks and goals - see progress on your current read - remember where and how you read - share beautiful reading milestones - follow other readers without a noisy social feed Tally is best for people looking for: - a reading pace tracker - a reading tracker - a reading log - a book progress app - a reading goals app - a reading stats app If you want reading to feel more active, measurable, and motivating, Tally is built for that. https://tally-nu-sepia.vercel.app/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tally at none against BookMento's shown. Tally also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. BookMento sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BookMento ships an update every 4 days, Tally daily. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and July 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookMento | Tally |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mehmet Akif Kucukkaya | Arthur Lopes |
In-app purchases
BookMento
- Premium$3.99
- Premium Plus$5.99
Tally
- Tally Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Tally Pro - Annual$39.991 Year





