# BookWorm vs Book Tracker・Reading Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookWorm at 100% against Book Tracker・Reading Log's 0%. BookWorm also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Book Tracker・Reading Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookWorm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

BookWorm ships an update weekly, Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookWorm | Book Tracker・Reading Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reading-tracker/id6761390761/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Markocki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859270013) | [ZeroPlay Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500119722) |

## What reviewers say

### BookWorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reading-tracker/id6761390761)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Set daily goals, maintain reading streaks, and visualize your progress with a unique calendar. It offers effortless book addition, customizable themes, and cross-device synchronization.

**Highlights:** Track books, ebooks, and audiobooks, Set and achieve daily reading goals, Maintain reading streaks, Visualize progress with a reading calendar, Add books via search or barcode scan, Customizable themes (Light, Dark, Retro), Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookWorm Pro – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BookWorm Pro – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| An espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & croissant | $4.99 | one-time |
| A week of coffee | $9.99 | 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 BookWorm free?

BookWorm 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 BookWorm or Book Tracker・Reading Log have ads?

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

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

BookWorm ships an update weekly, and Book Tracker・Reading Log every 4 months. Most recently, BookWorm was updated on October 7, 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.*