Book Tracker・Reading Log vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Book Tracker・Reading Log
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.
- 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
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Your private reading companion Build Your Library • Search by title or author and add a book in one tap. • Or scan its ISBN barcode, or type the details in yourself. • Want to Read · Reading · Read · Did Not Finish • Rating · Notes · Total pages Reach Your Goals • Set yearly targets and watch your progress grow. • Track reading sessions with a built-in timer. Private by Design • Your library, notes, and progress stay on your device. • No accounts required • Book search and ISBN lookup connect to Open Library. ISBN scanning, the reading timer, saved quotes, detailed charts and full backup require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy
Folio
This app helps you meticulously track your reading progress, manage your book library, and cultivate a consistent reading habit. It allows for detailed logging of quotes, reviews, and reading statistics, offering a private and organized space for bibliophiles.
- Organize books into shelves
- Save and sync favorite quotes
- Rate books with quarter-star precision
- Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph
- Search, manual entry, or ISBN scan
- Track pages, minutes, and streaks
- Set reading goals
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Your books, your reading life, your own space. • Organize your books with shelves, folders, and tags. • Track reading sessions, set goals, and see your progress. • Explore your reading stats, streaks, and calendar. • Save quotes and notes, rate books, and write reviews. • Make Folio yours with themes and a personalized reader profile. • Follow readers, explore their shelves, and exchange messages. • Choose who can see your profile and reading activity. • Discover books, browse recommendations, and explore authors. • Import from Goodreads or StoryGraph, search for books, or scan a barcode. • Keep your current read nearby with widgets and Live Activities. No ads. Read at your own pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Folio at 100% against Book Tracker・Reading Log's 0%. Folio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Book Tracker・Reading Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Book Tracker・Reading Log ships an update every 4 months, Folio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Book Tracker・Reading Log | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZeroPlay Ltd. | Miguel Pacheco |
Customer experience
Book Tracker・Reading Log
Folio
In-app purchases
Book Tracker・Reading Log
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Folio
- Folio Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
- Folio Plus Annual$8.991 Year
- Folio Plus Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
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- Folio Plus Annual14 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Folio Plus Lifetime$24.99
Questions
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