Comparison

Readlogger vs Rootread

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

Head to head
About

Readlogger

Features
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Biblion helps you record books you've read and manage action declarations inspired by your reading. Key Features: ・Library: Add books, write notes, rate them, and track reading dates ・Tasks: Register up to 4 action declarations from your reading and log daily completion ・Home: View your reading stats at a glance (books read, total reading time) ・Weekly Stats: Review your task completion rate week by week Terms of Service: https://it-master.jp/biblion/terms-en.html

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 β€” Manage books you've read, are reading, and want to read - Growing Forest β€” Trees grow as you read, expanding your personal forest - Reading Timer β€” Track and log your reading sessions - Stats & Insights β€” Visualize your reading habits with charts - Collections β€” Create custom reading lists - Barcode Scanner β€” 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

Readlogger4 screens
Rootread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Readlogger at every 2 days against Rootread's every 2 months. Readlogger also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Readlogger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rootread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readlogger ships an update every 2 days, Rootread every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Readlogger versus Rootread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadloggerRootread
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKoji IsanoNephia

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Readlogger

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Plan$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • 45 Tickets$9.99
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 Readlogger free?
Readlogger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rootread free?
Rootread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Readlogger or Rootread have ads?
Both Readlogger and Rootread show ads.
Which is updated more often, Readlogger or Rootread?
Readlogger ships an update every 2 days, and Rootread every 2 months. Most recently, Readlogger was updated on October 8, 2026 and Rootread on October 1, 2026.

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