# Book Tracker vs StoryCodex

The clearest difference is rating: StoryCodex at 5.0 against Book Tracker's 3.7. StoryCodex also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Book Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StoryCodex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StoryCodex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively.

Book Tracker ships an update every 3 days, StoryCodex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Tracker | StoryCodex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookfy/id6760042667/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storycodex-webnovel-reader/id6770108068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tirin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665717789) | [Bilal ARKAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896716014) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookfy/id6760042667)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookfy Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookfy Gold Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Bookfy Donate Coffy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bookfy Donate Supporter | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bookfy Gold Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bookfy Donate Legend | $14.99 | one-time |


### StoryCodex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storycodex-webnovel-reader/id6770108068)

This app enhances your reading experience by building a live encyclopedia and visual story map as you progress. It allows you to tap character names for instant profiles and explore relationships without spoilers. Enjoy distraction-free reading and listening with offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Live encyclopedia of characters and lore, Spoiler-free visual Story Map, Instant character profiles on tap, Offline reading and listening, Customizable reading views, Import EPUB, PDF, and text files, Automatic chapter recaps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| StoryCodex Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Tracker free?

Book Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StoryCodex free?

StoryCodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Book Tracker or StoryCodex?

StoryCodex is rated higher. Book Tracker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while StoryCodex averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Book Tracker or StoryCodex have ads?

StoryCodex shows ads; Book Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Book Tracker or StoryCodex?

Book Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and StoryCodex weekly. Most recently, Book Tracker was updated on October 12, 2026 and StoryCodex on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*