Comparison

TrackLit vs Ex Libris

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

Head to head
About

TrackLit

Features
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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/

About

Ex Libris

Organize your reading life with this app. Easily add books by scanning barcodes or covers, track your reading progress, and save memorable passages. Connect with friends to see what they're reading and share your own literary discoveries.

Highlights
  • Add books via barcode scan or cover photo
  • Track reading progress and pace
  • Save and share favorite passages
  • Create custom bookplates
  • Connect with friends to see their reading
  • Discuss books with other readers
Features
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Ex Libris is a quiet & cozy home for your reading life. Scan a book's barcode or snap its cover and it lands on your shelf with the details already filled in. Nudge your progress as you read, keep the passages worth keeping, and share the whole thing with your friends. ADD A BOOK IN SECONDS Point your camera at the barcode on the back, or photograph the cover and let your iPhone read the title. Search by title or author, or add rare finds and borrowed copies by hand. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Ex Libris keeps the sessions quietly in the background, works out your pace, and tells you roughly how many days are left in the book. When you finish, rate it, write a line to remember it by, and pass it on. KEEP THE GOOD LINES Scan a page and pull the text straight off it. Highlight the passages that stopped you, add a personal note, and share it with friends. MARK IT AS YOURS Design your own bookplate — a frame, a typeface for your initials, a color. It follows you everywhere you turn up: your profile, your comments, your friends' pages. READ WITH FRIENDS Add friends by handle and see what they're reading. Browse their shelf, read the quotes they've kept, talk about a book with everyone else reading the same edition, and recommend the ones you think they'd enjoy reading too. No ads, or tracking, or a feed to scroll. Just your books, and the people you want to share them with. Ex Libris...from the library of you.

Screenshots

TrackLit4 screens
Ex Libris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ex Libris at none against TrackLit's 2. On price, ads, device support 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. TrackLit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ex Libris asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TrackLit versus Ex Libris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackLitEx Libris
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPERIZADE ERBASAtreides LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrackLit

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
None

Ex Libris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrackLit free?
TrackLit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ex Libris free?
Ex Libris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrackLit or Ex Libris have ads?
Neither TrackLit nor Ex Libris shows ads.

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