Comparison

Bookshelf vs Book Tracker・Reading Log

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

Head to head
About

Bookshelf

Features
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Bookshelf - Notaria is your personal reading space for notes, quotes, and recall. Capture what matters while you read, keep everything organized in one bookshelf, and come back to it when you want to remember more. Save notes, collect quotes, scan pages, transcribe audio, and review with quizzes. WHY READERS USE NOTARIA Quick capture Save notes, quotes, and ideas in seconds while reading. Bookshelf organization Keep your books, notes, and quotes together in one clean reading space. Recall and review Return to what you saved with memory review, quiz flows, quote cards, and reading stats. Search your bookshelf Search your saved reading and quickly get back to the notes and quotes that matter. OCR and transcription Capture printed text from pages and turn spoken thoughts into searchable notes. ON-DEVICE BY DESIGN OCR runs on-device Scan pages and extract text directly on your device. Speech-to-text runs on-device Transcribe audio with on-device speech recognition when supported on your device. Your reading data stays on your device — capture, organize, and review locally. SUBSCRIPTIONS Notaria includes Free and Premium access paths. Free lets you use core reading, capture, OCR, and supported on-device speech-to-text flows with a limited bookshelf. Premium unlocks an unlimited bookshelf and extra features, and is available as a one-time lifetime purchase — pay once, keep it forever. No subscriptions. Purchases can be restored through Apple or Google after reinstall or device change. FEATURES Bookshelf for your reading life Book notes and quotes Quick capture OCR page scanning On-device speech-to-text Memory review and recall flows Quiz-based review Quote cards Reading stats and sessions Search across your saved reading Premium lifetime upgrade (one-time purchase) Whether you want a better way to save highlights, revisit ideas, or keep coming back to what you read, Notaria helps you capture, organize, and remember. Download Bookshelf - Notaria and build a reading habit you can return to. Contact: trackit.tr@gmail.com EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://trackit.tr/notaria/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://notaria.trackit.tr/terms-of-use

About

Book Tracker・Reading Log

Easily build and manage your personal library by adding books via search, ISBN scan, or manual entry. Track reading progress, set goals, and record notes. Enjoy a private reading experience with data stored locally.

Highlights
  • Build personal library
  • Add books by title, author, ISBN, or manual entry
  • Track reading status (Want to Read, Reading, Read, Did Not Finish)
  • Record ratings and notes
  • Set yearly reading goals
  • Built-in reading timer
  • Private, local data storage
Features
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Your private reading companion Build Your Library • Search by title or author and add a book in one tap. • Or scan its ISBN barcode, or type the details in yourself. • Want to Read · Reading · Read · Did Not Finish • Rating · Notes · Total pages Reach Your Goals • Set yearly targets and watch your progress grow. • Track reading sessions with a built-in timer. Private by Design • Your library, notes, and progress stay on your device. • No accounts required • Book search and ISBN lookup connect to Open Library. ISBN scanning, the reading timer, saved quotes, detailed charts and full backup require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bookshelf4 screens
Book Tracker・Reading Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bookshelf at none against Book Tracker・Reading Log's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Bookshelf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookshelf ships an update every 2 months, Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Bookshelf versus Book Tracker・Reading Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookshelfBook Tracker・Reading Log
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasan KoseZeroPlay Ltd.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bookshelf

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1000 Credit Pack$9.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$19.99
  • 12000 Credits Pack$89.99
2 purchases

Book Tracker・Reading Log

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Bookshelf free?
Bookshelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Tracker・Reading Log free?
Book Tracker・Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookshelf or Book Tracker・Reading Log have ads?
Book Tracker・Reading Log shows ads; Bookshelf does not.
Which is updated more often, Bookshelf or Book Tracker・Reading Log?
Bookshelf ships an update every 2 months, and Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. Most recently, Bookshelf was updated on October 27, 2026 and Book Tracker・Reading Log on October 28, 2026.

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