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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How many books have you finished? What's next on your list? Which day do you read the most? BookBook brings your library, goals, and reading habit together in one beautiful app — and your data never leaves your device. No account. No ads. No tracking. Just you and your books. YOUR LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET • Scan the barcode (ISBN) on the back cover and add a book in seconds • Search millions of titles by name or author — covers load automatically • Organize series and reading lists, track purchases and spending GOALS & STREAKS • Set daily page and yearly book goals, watch your progress on elegant rings • Protect your reading streak, with an optional daily reminder • "At this pace, how many books will you finish this year?" — stay ahead with pace projection STATS THAT SURPRISE YOU • Your weekly rhythm: which day do you read the most? • Genre breakdown, author rankings, fastest and slowest finishes • Book length profile, publication eras, ratings by genre • Turn your month or year into a gorgeous shareable summary card NOTES & QUOTES • Capture page-linked notes and quotes, mark your favorites • Turn quotes into share-ready cards with 5 stunning themes WIDGETS • Home screen widgets for your daily goal + streak and the book you're reading • Lock screen widgets keep your progress in sight • Choose which book each widget shows MADE YOURS • 8 accent themes — including "Match my book," which colors the app after your current book's cover • 4 alternate app icons, light & dark mode, localized in 9 languages YOUR DATA, SAFE • Automatic iCloud backup: last 5 daily backups, one-tap restore • Easy migration from Goodreads, StoryGraph, and Bookmory; export as CSV or backup file • Everything stays on your device — we don't even have a server BOOKBOOK PREMIUM Unlimited books and notes, advanced statistics, past-period reports, exclusive accent themes, premium card themes, and alternate icons. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID, renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in Settings > Subscriptions. 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 Reading is already wonderful — BookBook turns it into a habit. Add your first book 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 6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Book Tracker・Reading Log sells 2 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 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 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 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.UZEYIR GULAC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Book Tracker・Reading Log

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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 6 days. Most recently, Book Tracker・Reading Log was updated on September 21, 2026 and BookBook on September 10, 2026.

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