# Penny vs Book Tracker・Reading Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Penny at 100% against Book Tracker・Reading Log's 0%. Penny also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Book Tracker・Reading Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Penny sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Penny ships an update every 9 days, Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penny | Book Tracker・Reading Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-book-and-reading-tracker/id6760545686/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Claudiu Valentin Sararu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884891322) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### Penny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-book-and-reading-tracker/id6760545686)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your books, timing your reading sessions, and allowing you to take notes. It offers ambient soundscapes to enhance your reading atmosphere and provides detailed progress statistics. The app prioritizes user privacy and works offline.

**Highlights:** Build and organize your book library, Track reading sessions with a timer, Ambient soundscapes for atmosphere, Take notes and track characters, View detailed reading progress stats, Syncs with iCloud, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Book Tracker・Reading Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-trackerreading-log/id6763587726)

Easily build and manage your personal library by adding books via search, ISBN scan, or manual entry. Track reading progress, set goals, and record notes. Enjoy a private reading experience with data stored locally.

**Highlights:** Build personal library, Add books by title, author, ISBN, or manual entry, Track reading status (Want to Read, Reading, Read, Did Not Finish), Record ratings and notes, Set yearly reading goals, Built-in reading timer, Private, local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penny free?

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

### Is Book Tracker・Reading Log free?

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

### Do Penny or Book Tracker・Reading Log have ads?

Book Tracker・Reading Log shows ads; Penny does not.

### Which is updated more often, Penny or Book Tracker・Reading Log?

Penny ships an update every 9 days, and Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. Most recently, Penny was updated on October 25, 2026 and Book Tracker・Reading Log on October 8, 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.*