Comparison

Chaptered vs Book Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Chaptered

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Chaptered helps you build a consistent reading habit and stay motivated as you move through every book. Track your progress, organise your reading, and turn daily reading into a lasting routine. Here are our key features: Track your reading journey Monitor pages read, see your progress at a glance, and stay on top of every book. Build daily reading streaks Stay motivated with streak tracking that helps you maintain consistency and momentum. Save books for later Keep a list of books you want to read and organise your reading journey. View reading stats and insights Understand your habits and see how your reading builds over time. Scan books instantly Use your camera to scan ISBN barcodes and add books quickly. Simple, focused design Chaptered is designed to remove friction and help you focus on what matters: reading. Whether you're building a new reading habit or strengthening an existing one, Chaptered helps you stay consistent, organised, and motivated.

About

Book Tracker

Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and capture notes and quotes. Set reading goals, build habits with focused sessions, and visualize your reading journey with analytics and achievements.

Highlights
  • Catalog books by title, author, or ISBN
  • Scan barcodes for instant book entry
  • Track reading status (Currently Reading, Finished, etc.)
  • Build custom shelves and categories
  • Use built-in timer for focused reading sessions
  • Capture notes, quotes, and highlights
  • Visualize reading habits with calendar heatmaps
  • Unlock achievements and earn badges
Features
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Book Tracker: Bookfy is your personal library assistant. Catalog every title you own, follow your progress, and keep your notes in one streamlined workspace. Collect & organize • Search by title, author, or ISBN to add a book in seconds. • Scan barcodes with the camera for instant entry. • Sort items by status: Currently Reading, Finished, Wishlist, Dropped, Lent, or Gifted. • Build custom shelves and categories for formats like paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Session tools • Launch focused sessions with the built-in timer. • Update page counts on the fly and log time spent. • Capture highlights and quotes without leaving the app. • Stay in the zone with ambient sounds (rain, forest, ocean, café, library). Habit building • Track daily streaks and long-term goals (daily, monthly, yearly). • Schedule reminders so planned sessions actually happen. • Visualize activity on a calendar heatmap to spot gaps early. Insights & analytics • See totals for books completed, pages turned, and minutes invested. • Explore history through interactive charts. • Break down your collection by format, genre, or status to understand trends. Achievements & motivation • Unlock milestones as you finish titles or maintain streaks. • Earn badges that celebrate consistency and progress. • Level up your journey with gamified rewards. Knowledge capture • Store notes, quotes, flashcards, and definitions per book. • Export highlights as Markdown or PDF. • Turn favorite passages into sharable quote cards. Book Tracker: Bookfy keeps your library organized and your momentum high so you can enjoy more stories with less friction. Privacy policy: https://bookfy.art/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Book Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chaptered at none against Book Tracker's 6. Book Tracker's advantage is device support. On price 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

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chaptered asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chaptered versus Book Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChapteredBook Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorottya CzernaTirin

In-app purchases

None

Chaptered

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Book Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Bookfy Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Bookfy Gold Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Bookfy Donate Coffy$2.99
  • Bookfy Donate Supporter$6.99
  • Bookfy Gold Lifetime$9.99
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  • Bookfy Donate Legend$14.99

Questions

Is Chaptered free?
Chaptered is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Book Tracker free?
Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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