Comparison

Book Tracker・Reading Log vs BookBook

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

BookBook

Features
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Your books. Your reading rhythm. Your story. Organize your library, build a reading habit, and remember what you read. No BookBook account, no ads, no tracking. A LIBRARY THAT MAKES SENSE • Scan an ISBN or search by title or author to add books with covers. Manual entry is available too. • Track physical books and e-books, including multiple copies of the same title. • Record where books live: home, office, bookcase and shelf. • Organize series and reading lists, create genres, and find books with detailed filters. • Track purchases, spending, gifts, and books you lend or borrow. READ AT YOUR OWN PACE • Set daily page and yearly book goals, with clear progress rings and an optional reminder. • Choose daily or weekly streaks, and set how many days you want to read each week. • Time reading sessions and track pages, minutes and reading history. • Forgot to log? With Premium, add missed reading to an earlier day. SEE YOUR READING STORY • Explore reading calendars, monthly comparisons, genre breakdowns, author rankings and pace projections. • Discover your busiest reading days, fastest finishes, ratings and reading-session details. • Record where you finish books and revisit those places on a map. • Turn this month into a shareable reading summary, or any past month or year with Premium. KEEP THE WORDS THAT MATTER • Save page-linked notes and quotes, organize favorites, and scan text with your camera. • Turn favorite passages into quote cards with five themes: two free and three Premium. WITH YOU, ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES • With Premium, Apple device sync keeps your books, notes and reading history up to date on every device using the same Apple Account. • Update pages and start, pause or finish timed reading sessions on Apple Watch. • Follow your goals and current book with Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch widgets. • Find books in Spotlight. Ask Siri for your current page, update progress or start a reading session. • Enjoy layouts designed for iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape. MAKE IT YOURS • Choose from eight accent themes, including “Match my book,” inspired by your current book's cover. • Customize library cards and use light or dark mode. Available in 18 languages. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR CONTROL • Keep your library on your device, with optional automatic iCloud backups and easy restore. • Add descriptions to backups and lock important ones. • Import from Goodreads, StoryGraph or Bookmory (up to 30 books per import on the free plan); export a BookBook backup or, with Premium, a CSV file. EXPLORE BEFORE YOU START Open Demo Mode from Profile to try sample books, notes and statistics without changing your own library. BOOKBOOK PREMIUM Start free with up to 50 books. Premium adds unlimited books, imports, notes, series and lists; unlimited gift and loan tracking; advanced statistics, past-period reports and full calendar history; past-day reading logs; CSV export; unlimited enhanced book search; Apple device sync; premium quote-card themes; and alternate app icons. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://gulac.github.io/TUPPs/BookBook/IOS/terms_of_use_en.html Privacy Policy: https://gulac.github.io/TUPPs/BookBook/IOS/privacy_policy_en.html Make room for your next good book. Start with BookBook today.

Screenshots

Book Tracker・Reading Log4 screens
BookBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BookBook at none against Book Tracker・Reading Log's shown. BookBook also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BookBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Tracker・Reading Log ships an update every 4 months, BookBook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Book Tracker・Reading Log versus BookBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook Tracker・Reading LogBookBook
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.UZEYIR GULAC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Book Tracker・Reading Log

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
2 purchases

BookBook

Subscriptions2
  • BookBook Premium – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • BookBook Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Book Tracker・Reading Log free?
Book Tracker・Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookBook free?
BookBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book Tracker・Reading Log or BookBook have ads?
Book Tracker・Reading Log shows ads; BookBook does not.
Which is updated more often, Book Tracker・Reading Log or BookBook?
Book Tracker・Reading Log ships an update every 4 months, and BookBook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Book Tracker・Reading Log was updated on November 4, 2026 and BookBook on November 5, 2026.

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