OpenBookshelf vs TrackLit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenBookshelf
Organize your reading list with a clean, focused book tracker. Easily search millions of titles, import your history from other platforms, and sync across devices without ads or subscriptions. Focus solely on your books.
- Track reading progress
- Search millions of books
- Import from Goodreads
- Sync across devices
- No ads or subscriptions
- Organize reading lists
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Your books. Without the noise. OpenBookshelf is a clean, focused book tracker for readers who want to organize what they read — not be sold a subscription, shown ads, or pushed into a social network. Track your reading in three taps. Search for a book, add it to your shelf, mark it as read. No onboarding wizard, no account creation, no tutorial. Just your books. SEARCH MILLIONS OF BOOKS Find books instantly by title, author, or ISBN — powered by Open Library, the world's largest open book database. No proprietary database, no lock-in. IMPORT FROM GOODREADS Bring your entire reading history with you. Export your Goodreads data and import it into OpenBookshelf in seconds. Keep your shelves, ratings, and reading dates without starting over. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Your library stays up to date on every device automatically with iCloud. Add a book on your iPhone, see it on your iPad. No account required. WHAT YOU WON'T FIND HERE No algorithmic recommendations. No social feed. No reading challenges designed to make you feel guilty. No ads. No behavioral tracking. No subscription. OpenBookshelf does one thing well: it helps you keep track of what you've read, what you're reading, and what you want to read next. Nothing more. Nothing less. Completely free. No account. No tracking. No catch.
TrackLit
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Track your reading journey with TrackLit — the clean, simple book tracker designed for readers who want to focus on what matters: reading more and reading better. Whether you're a casual reader setting your first annual goal or a book lover managing a growing TBR pile, TrackLit keeps your reading life organized without the clutter. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Add books instantly and organize your collection your way. Keep track of what you're reading, what you've finished, and what's waiting on your TBR list. Your bookshelf, beautifully organized. READING TIMER & SESSIONS Start the timer when you read. Track how long each session lasts, see your reading speed, and know exactly when you'll finish your current book. Every minute counts. STATS THAT MOTIVATE See your reading journey in numbers. Pages read, books finished, reading streaks, average session length, and monthly trends. Watch your progress grow and stay motivated to keep going. SET GOALS & BUILD HABITS Set daily, monthly, or annual reading goals. Track your streaks, get gentle reminders, and turn reading from something you want to do into something you actually do. READING LOG & JOURNAL Rate your books, write reviews, capture your favorite quotes, and add personal notes. Build a reading journal that helps you remember every book you've ever read. TBR MANAGEMENT Never forget a book recommendation again. Add books to your TBR list, prioritize what to read next, and track where each recommendation came from. WHY READERS CHOOSE TRACKLIT • Clean & Simple: No social feeds, no noise — just you and your books • Private: Your reading data stays on your device • Fast: Add books in seconds, start tracking instantly • Beautiful: Designed with care for a delightful reading experience • Lightweight: No bloat, no unnecessary features FOR EVERY KIND OF READER Whether you read paperbacks, ebooks, or audiobooks — TrackLit tracks them all. No matter if you read 5 books a year or 50, TrackLit adapts to your pace. Start tracking your reading today. Download TrackLit and rediscover the joy of reading. Subscription Terms: * Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. * Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings. * Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. * Renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours before the current period ends. * Canceling a subscription will keep it active until the end of the period. No refunds for the current subscription period. * Any unused free trial portion will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tracklitprivacy-terms/ Terms of Use(EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/tracklitprivacy-terms/
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Verdict
OpenBookshelf and TrackLit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. OpenBookshelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TrackLit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | OpenBookshelf | TrackLit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jared Floersch | PERIZADE ERBAS |
In-app purchases
OpenBookshelf
- Unlock$2.99
TrackLit
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month








