# Readfeed vs Book Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Book Tracker at 4.7 against Readfeed's 3.8. Book Tracker also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 57%) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 9). Readfeed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Tracker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Readfeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Book Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Tracker has 6.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Readfeed's written reviews are positive against 85% of Book Tracker's.

Readfeed ships an update every 6 weeks, Book Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readfeed | Book Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readfeed/id728138458/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookshelf-and-tbr/id1491660771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readfeed, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/622344161) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## What reviewers say

### Readfeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readfeed/id728138458)

Connect with fellow readers to discuss books, track your reading progress, and build a virtual bookshelf. Discover what others are reading and engage in lively conversations about your favorite titles.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Create virtual bookshelves, Engage in book discussions, Search books by title, author, ISBN, or barcode, Follow other readers, See community reading activity

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-tracker-bookshelf-and-tbr/id1491660771)

Organize your entire book collection, track reading progress, and manage your to-be-read list. Features include a reading timer, quote saving, and import from other platforms. Syncs across all your devices and prioritizes user privacy.

**Highlights:** Organize entire library (read, reading, unread), Track reading progress and set goals, Reading Timer and favorite quote saving, Apple Watch app integration, Import from Goodreads and other platforms, Syncs across all devices, Borrowed books tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Book Tracker Pro (Lifetime) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent book tracking app
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔒 No data collection, privacy-focused
- 💡 Customizable library and reading stats
- 👍 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data loss or sync
- 🔒 Separate purchase required for Mac app
- 🔒 Limited free version with paywall
- 👎 Complicated workflow for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect book cover images
- Reading progress data disappearing
- Issues with barcode scanning accuracy

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads
- Option to differentiate owned vs borrowed books
- Customizable reading goal/progress widgets
- Shared library access for family/friends
- Improved sorting and search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readfeed free?

Readfeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Book Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readfeed or Book Tracker?

Book Tracker is rated higher. Readfeed averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Book Tracker averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Readfeed or Book Tracker have ads?

Neither Readfeed nor Book Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readfeed or Book Tracker?

Readfeed ships an update every 6 weeks, and Book Tracker weekly. Most recently, Readfeed was updated on October 23, 2026 and Book Tracker on November 3, 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.*