Readiary vs boook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Readiary
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Every page you read today, and every book you hope to read someday keep them all organized with Readiary. Readiary is a reading journal app that helps you manage the books youβre currently reading, the books youβve finished, and the books you want to read - all in one place. Add books to your library, organize them by reading status, and keep track of your reading habits through your personal bookshelf and reading activity. Mark the days you finish a book on your reading calendar, and capture your thoughts along the way with notes and photos. You can also see your yearly reading goal, monthly reading progress, and recent reading activity at a glance from the Home screen. Key Features * Manage books by status: Reading, Finished, Want to Read, and Stopped Reading * Search for books or add them manually * Organize your bookshelf with custom categories * Filter your library by reading status, category, and sorting options * Set a yearly reading goal and track your progress * View monthly and yearly reading calendars * See which books you finished on each date * Save reading notes with text and photos * View all reading records for each book * Customize the cards displayed on your Home screen * Sign in with email, Apple, Google, or Kakao Readiary is perfect for readers who want to: * Keep track of books theyβve read and books they want to read * Build a consistent reading journal * See finished and currently reading books at a glance * Set and manage a yearly reading goal * Build a personal bookshelf and develop lasting reading habits Record what you read today, and slowly build a bookshelf thatβs uniquely yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
boook
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Most reading-log apps feel like a chore. boook is different. Track your reading time automatically with a built-in timer, save memorable quotes with text or photos, and wrap up every book with a quick star rating and review. The more you read, the more your cute character grows - and the more character cards you collect. KEY FEATURES - Reading Timer - automatically track your reading sessions and see today's progress - Quotes & Notes - save the lines that move you, as text or photos - Quick Reviews - rate and reflect on every book you finish - Character Growth & Collection - grow your character and collect cards as you read - Daily Check-in & Missions - build a streak and complete daily/weekly missions for rewards - Reading Stats - calendar heatmap, top genres, and yearly goal progress at a glance - Bookshelf - organize your shelves and add books instantly by scanning a barcode No sign-up required to get started. Optionally connect a Google account to back up and restore your data. Start recording your reading today, and turn it into a lasting habit with boook. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Readiary at none against boook's shown. Readiary also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). boook's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Readiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and boook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Readiary ships an update every 3 days, boook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readiary | boook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Readiary | Ppom Studio |
In-app purchases
Readiary
- Readiary Plus Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Readiary Plus Yearly14 Days trial$17.991 Year
boook
- Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
- Premium Yearly$24.991 Year







