Comparison

Book Tracker・Reading Log vs MyBookShelf

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

MyBookShelf

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MyBookShelf turns your iPhone or iPad into a private, beautifully crafted reading library. Scan the ISBN barcode on a book or enter it manually to retrieve its title, author, cover, publication details, and description from Open Library. Arrange your collection on a richly detailed digital bookshelf, then open any book to record what matters to you. KEEP YOUR LIBRARY ORGANIZED • Scan ISBN barcodes with the camera • Enter an ISBN manually when a barcode is unavailable • Search by title, author, or ISBN • Mark favourites and add personal tags • Keep notes and star ratings TRACK YOUR READING • Set books as Want to Read, Reading, or Finished • Record reading progress • Quickly return to books in progress • See collection and reading insights with Bookshelf Pro PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • Your library, notes, ratings, tags, and progress stay on your device • No advertising, analytics, or tracking • Camera frames are processed on-device and are never stored or uploaded The free library holds up to 50 books. Bookshelf Pro is a single, non-consumable in-app purchase that unlocks unlimited books and collection insights. It is not a subscription. Book metadata and cover artwork are provided by Open Library. Purchases are processed by Apple.

Screenshots

Book Tracker・Reading Log4 screens
MyBookShelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyBookShelf at none against Book Tracker・Reading Log's shown. Book Tracker・Reading Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). 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 MyBookShelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Book Tracker・Reading Log versus MyBookShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook Tracker・Reading LogMyBookShelf
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.GARRY ROGERS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Book Tracker・Reading Log

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
1 purchases

MyBookShelf

One-time1
  • Bookshelf Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Book Tracker・Reading Log free?
Book Tracker・Reading Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyBookShelf free?
MyBookShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book Tracker・Reading Log or MyBookShelf have ads?
Book Tracker・Reading Log shows ads; MyBookShelf does not.

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