Comparison

Books Tracker vs StoryHaven

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

Head to head
About

Books Tracker

Organize your personal library across devices with automatic syncing. Add books manually, by search, or by scanning barcodes. Track reading progress, manage collections, and customize the app's appearance.

Highlights
  • Cross-device syncing via Google Drive
  • Add books by manual entry, search, or barcode scan
  • Track reading status and time spent
  • Organize books into collections and series
  • Customizable themes and display modes
  • Import and export library data
Features
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Books Tracker keeps your personal library organized, beautiful, and always in sync across your devices. No account required. No subscription. Just your books. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Connect via Google Drive and your entire library stays up to date on every phone or tablet you own. Changes sync automatically in the background — add a book on one device, find it on the other. Your data is stored in a private app-only folder: no one else can see it, not even in your Drive. YOUR WHOLE LIBRARY Add books manually, search online by title, author or ISBN, or scan a barcode with your camera. Every book can carry a cover, rating, reading status, notes, genre, publisher, page count, series info, and more. TRACK YOUR READING Three reading states: To Read, Reading, and Read. Reading start and end dates are recorded automatically. See how long it took you to finish a book — hours, days, weeks, or months. COLLECTIONS & SERIES Organize your books into as many collections as you like. Number them, detect missing entries, manage your wishlist. Group books into series and browse all volumes in one place. READING STACK Your personal "to read next" list. Reorder by drag and drop, move books up or down, and always know what's coming next. FIND ANYTHING FAST Real-time search by title or author. Filter by rating or reading status. Switch between list, compact, and grid view. Everything persists across restarts. MAKE IT YOURS 12 color themes, two header styles (Bold or Subtle), and full light/dark/system mode support. The entire app adapts instantly — colors, gradients, cards, everything. IMPORT & EXPORT Back up your library or move it to another app with CSV export. Import from a file with a full preview before committing — choose how to handle conflicts book by book. No ads. No tracking. No subscription. Books Tracker is built and maintained by a solo developer who loves books.

About

StoryHaven

Organize your reading life with this app. Track books you own, have read, and want to read. View reading statistics and create custom collections for your wishlisted titles. Your library is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Track owned, read, and wishlisted books
  • Organize into custom collections
  • Log reading progress and finish dates
  • View reading statistics by time period
  • Search millions of titles via Google Books
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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StoryHaven — Your Personal Book Tracker Keep your reading life organized with Book Vault, the simple and beautiful app for tracking every book you own, have read, and want to read. Your Library, Your Way Add books to your personal library by searching millions of titles from Google Books. Organize your collection across three categories — Library, Unread, and Wishlist — so you always know what's on your shelf and what's next on your list. Track Your Reading Journey Mark books as read, log your finish date, and watch your reading stats grow over time. See how many books you've read this month, this year, or all time — and stay motivated to keep turning pages. Wishlist Collections Plan your next great read with Wishlist Collections. Group the books you're eyeing into custom collections like "Non-fiction", "Beach Reads", or "Book Club" so you never lose track of what you want next. Reading Stats at a Glance Get a snapshot of your reading habits with the Stats tab. Filter by time period and see your total books, pages read, average pages per book, and favorite genres. Clean, Distraction-Free Design Book Vault is built to be fast and focused. No social feeds, no ads — just your books. Privacy: All your data is stored locally on your device. Nothing is shared or uploaded. --- Developed by: Brodie Newman Logo Created by: Reagan Newman Designed by: Reagan Newman

Screenshots

Books Tracker4 screens
StoryHaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StoryHaven at none against Books Tracker's 3. StoryHaven also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Books Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StoryHaven asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Books Tracker ships an update every 11 days, StoryHaven every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Books Tracker versus StoryHaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBooks TrackerStoryHaven
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan ANTOINEBRODIE JAMES NEWMAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Books Tracker

One-time3
  • Thank you$2.99
  • Bulk cover edit$3.99
  • Bigger thank you$8.99
None

StoryHaven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Books Tracker free?
Books Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoryHaven free?
StoryHaven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Books Tracker or StoryHaven have ads?
Books Tracker shows ads; StoryHaven does not.
Which is updated more often, Books Tracker or StoryHaven?
Books Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and StoryHaven every 8 days. Most recently, Books Tracker was updated on October 28, 2026 and StoryHaven on October 13, 2026.

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