Comparison

Library Tracker vs Book Tracker & Log

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

Head to head
About

Library Tracker

Features
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Welcome to Bookshelf: Book library, your ultimate digital library experience designed for avid readers who want to track their reading journey, connect with fellow book lovers, and engage in vibrant discussions. Imagine having a personal reading assistant that helps you manage your books, keeps track of your reading goals, and allows you to share your thoughts with friends—all in one place. With Bookshelf, you can explore your favorite novels, discover new authors, and create your own virtual library that reflects your unique reading taste. Bookshelf is not just a reading tracker; it's a comprehensive book catalog that allows you to manage your reading life effortlessly. Track every book you read, set personal reading goals, and monitor your progress with ease. Whether you are diving into the latest bestsellers or revisiting timeless classics, our intuitive interface ensures that you can seamlessly log your reading activity. Plus, you can categorize your books by genres, authors, or even your own custom tags, making it easy to find your next great read. Engagement is at the heart of Bookshelf. Our social platform allows you to discuss your favorite books with friends, share recommendations, and engage in discussions about the latest literary trends. You can connect with fellow readers and join or create book clubs within the app, making it a vibrant community where ideas and insights flourish. The ability to leave notes, highlights, and quotes ensures that your reading experience is not just about finishing books, but also about savoring and reflecting on them. What sets Bookshelf apart from other library tracking apps is our dedication to creating a personalized reading experience. Unlike other platforms such as Goodreads or StoryGraph, Bookshelf integrates social features directly into your reading journey, allowing for real-time discussions and sharing within your circle of friends. Our unique design prioritizes user engagement, making it easy to stay connected and motivated on your reading path. You can borrow books from friends, recommend your favorites, and even keep track of borrowed titles, all while maintaining a beautifully organized digital library. In addition to tracking your reading and discussing books, Bookshelf offers features that enhance your reading experience. From audiobooks to eBooks, our app supports various formats, allowing you to enjoy stories in the way that suits you best. You can create collections of your favorite books, maintain a wishlist for future reads, and explore curated lists of popular titles. The app is designed to inspire you to read more, dive deeper, and engage with literature like never before. Join the Bookshelf community today and transform how you read, track, and discuss books. With our user-friendly interface and powerful features, you'll never lose track of your reading goals again. Whether you're a casual reader or a bibliophile, Bookshelf is here to help you discover, track, and enjoy the world of literature. Download Bookshelf now, and let the adventure begin. Your next favorite book is just a tap away!

About

Book Tracker & Log

This app helps you read more and understand your reading habits through private tracking. Log books, time your sessions, rate and review your reads, and discover new titles. It offers personalized recommendations and motivational features like streaks and challenges.

Highlights
  • Private reading journal
  • Track reading sessions with timer
  • Rate and review books
  • Personalized book recommendations
  • Reading habit motivation
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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ReadShelf is a private reading tracker built to help you read more — and understand how you read — without ever giving up your data. Perfect for tracking the books you're reading, building a daily reading habit, timing your sessions, rating and reviewing what you finish, spotting patterns over time, and discovering your next great read. Your books, your habits — and yours alone. Private by design No account, no login, no sign-up — just open the app and start All your data is stored locally on your device by default No analytics, no tracking, no ads — book search only queries public book databases (Open Library, Google Books) Optional iCloud sync runs through your own private iCloud — never our servers Build your library Organize every book across shelves: Reading, Read, Want to Read and Did Not Finish Add a book in seconds — search by title or author, scan its barcode, or look up an ISBN Covers, author, page count, genres, series and custom tags, all in one place Track your reading A built-in reading timer logs your minutes and pages, session by session Add past sessions by hand; track progress in pages or percent See exactly where you are in every book with live progress Capture favorite quotes and highlights with page references Write rich reviews and journal entries for the books that stay with you Rate beyond five stars: plot, writing, characters, pacing and emotional impact Understand your habits Beautiful stats: total books, pages and time read at a glance Reading streaks, reading pace and your best time of day to read Genre breakdown, top authors and rating distribution Heatmaps and trends that show how your reading grows over time Year in Review — a shareable recap of your whole reading year Stay motivated Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reading goals A forgiving reading streak: every 7 reading days earn an automatic rest day (up to 2 saved) — or count weekly and pick how many days a week you want to read Earn XP, level up from Beginner to Legend, and unlock dozens of milestones Challenges and milestones to keep the habit fun Discover your next read Personalized "For You" picks based on your taste and history Popular titles from Open Library, plus recommendations that tell you why On supported devices, on-device Apple Intelligence suggests your next book — privately, right on your iPhone Reading on your Home Screen Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your current book, streak and daily goal (Premium) A Live Activity tracks your reading timer straight from the Lock Screen Apple Watch On Apple Watch, start and pause a reading session, dial in your page with the Digital Crown and watch your daily goal ring fill — plus a complication for your watch face A session running on your wrist shows up live on your iPhone, where you can control it too Gentle reminders A daily reading reminder to keep your habit going A streak reminder so you never lose your run by accident Premium includes Home and Lock Screen widgets Full insights: advanced charts, heatmaps, trends and period comparisons All goals: daily, weekly and monthly targets All challenges and milestones iCloud sync across all your devices Data export Unlimited custom shelves ReadShelf stays simple while you log a session, and powerful when you want the full picture — track in seconds, understand in minutes. Subscriptions Auto-renewable Premium plans (1 month, 1 year) A one-time Lifetime unlock is also available Payment is charged to your Apple ID account Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings Restore Purchases is available in-app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://darianhanci-legal.web.app/datenschutz

Screenshots

Library Tracker4 screens
Book Tracker & Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Book Tracker & Log at 17.0 against Library Tracker's 26.1. On price, ads, 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. Library Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Book Tracker & Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Library Tracker versus Book Tracker & Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibrary TrackerBook Tracker & Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge RomanosCengiz Darian Hanci

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Library Tracker

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99
3 purchases

Book Tracker & Log

Subscriptions2
  • ReadShelf Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ReadShelf Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadShelf Premium Lifetime$27.99

Questions

Is Library Tracker free?
Library Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Tracker & Log free?
Book Tracker & Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Library Tracker or Book Tracker & Log have ads?
Neither Library Tracker nor Book Tracker & Log shows ads.

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