Comparison

bookReadApp vs ByTheBook

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

Head to head
About

bookReadApp

Features
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Build your reading life in one place. BookReadApp helps you organize your library, track reading progress, capture notes, and see how your habits grow over time. Add books by title, author, or ISBN, import your Goodreads library, log reading sessions, and review your stats with a clean, focused reading dashboard. Features: Organize your personal library with reading statuses like Want to Read, Reading, Completed, and Gave Up Search books by title, author, or ISBN Import your Goodreads library from CSV Track reading progress by page count Use a built-in reading timer to log sessions and pages read Keep notes, quotes, and page references for each book View reading streaks, yearly summaries, and monthly reading charts Search and filter your books and notes quickly Rate books and keep a personal review history Whether you are building a reading habit, managing a long reading list, or keeping track of favorite quotes, BookReadApp gives you a simple way to stay consistent and remember more of what you read.

About

ByTheBook

Features
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Transform how you manage your book collection with ByTheBook - a stunning personal library app featuring a realistic 3D bookshelf that brings your reading life to life. YOUR LIBRARY, BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED Display your books on a gorgeous 3D wooden bookshelf that you can browse with a simple swipe. Watch your collection grow as colorful spines fill the shelves, organized exactly how you like. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS • Scan barcodes instantly with your camera • Photograph entire bookshelves — our AI identifies every book • Search by title, author, or ISBN • Add books manually with custom details TRACK YOUR READING JOURNEY • Mark books as Want to Read, Reading, Finished, or Did Not Finish • View your reading statistics and monthly progress • See your complete reading history at a glance SMART SERIES MANAGEMENT • Automatic series detection groups your books together • See which books you own and which ones you're missing • Never accidentally buy a duplicate again NEVER MISS A NEW RELEASE • Follow your favorite authors and series • Get notified when new books are published • Discover trending books and personalized recommendations LENDING MADE SIMPLE • Track books you've lent to friends • Remember who has what and when it's due • Keep your lending history organized DISCOVER YOUR NEXT READ • AI-powered recommendations based on your taste • Browse trending books across genres • Build your want-to-read list DESIGNED FOR BOOK LOVERS • Beautiful light and dark themes • Elegant typography and thoughtful details • Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad Your personal library deserves better than a spreadsheet. Download ByTheBook and give your books the home they deserve.

Screenshots

bookReadApp2 screens
ByTheBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ByTheBook at 15.5 against bookReadApp's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
bookReadApp versus ByTheBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbookReadAppByTheBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJingling ZhuMiriam Roskind

In-app purchases

None

bookReadApp

No in-app purchases

None

ByTheBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bookReadApp free?
bookReadApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByTheBook free?
ByTheBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do bookReadApp or ByTheBook have ads?
Neither bookReadApp nor ByTheBook shows ads.

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