# Book Catalog vs Endleaf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Endleaf at 100% against Book Catalog's 0%. Endleaf also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Book Catalog's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Endleaf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Book Catalog's written reviews are positive against 100% of Endleaf's.

Book Catalog ships an update every 5 weeks, Endleaf every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Catalog | Endleaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-catalog-shelf-scanner/id6801512523/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endleaf-book-tracker-and-log/id6803689403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) | [Handler Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788356549) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Catalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-catalog-shelf-scanner/id6801512523)

Organize your personal library by scanning shelves or ISBNs. Track reading progress, set goals, and manage loans. Upgrade for advanced features like collection valuation and export options.

**Highlights:** Shelf scanning with recognition, ISBN barcode scanning, Manual book entry, Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Reading progress tracking, Custom shelf organization, Annual reading goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Endleaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endleaf-book-tracker-and-log/id6803689403)

Track your reading with a private bookshelf and detailed logs. Rate books, time your sessions, and analyze your reading habits. Offers import/export options and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Private bookshelf and reading log, Rate books with half/quarter stars, Time reading sessions with Live Activity, Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Export to JSON/CSV, Barcode scanning for book addition, Save quotes via typing or scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endleaf Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Endleaf Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Endleaf Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Catalog free?

Book Catalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Endleaf free?

Endleaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Book Catalog or Endleaf?

Endleaf is rated higher. Book Catalog averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Endleaf averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Book Catalog or Endleaf have ads?

Neither Book Catalog nor Endleaf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Book Catalog or Endleaf?

Book Catalog ships an update every 5 weeks, and Endleaf every 3 days. Most recently, Book Catalog was updated on November 6, 2026 and Endleaf on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*