Comparing Digital Reading Diaries

Pageticker was released in early 2025 and has rapidly become the top-rated digital reading diary in the UK (we measure this through our App Store and Google Play ratings, which average 4.8* and 4.9* respectively). With its emphasis on reading for pleasure, its features extend beyond just logging reading.

We often get questions about how Pageticker compares to Accelerated Reader, Boomreader or library management software, so we’ve created this handy comparison table to help you see the similarities and differences before you dive in.

Reading Diary Features	Pageticker	Accelerated Reader	Boomreader	Typical Library Management Software
Log reading
Track reading		If the book has a quiz
Parent nudges/ reminders	Email/push notifications			Parent letters
Weekly usage emails
Parent login		To view progress only
Student login
Book reviews		On quizzed books
Book quizzes
Data Dashboard			Optional add-on

Book Management Features	Pageticker	Accelerated Reader	Boomreader	Typical Library Management Software
Catalogue books
Search books
Loan books
Return books
Multiple copies
View book availability
Reserve a book
Self serve
Barcode scanner
Book meta-data (synopsis, genre, cover, etc.)

Pupil Incentives	Pageticker	Accelerated Reader	Boomreader	Typical Library Management Software
Rewards	Certificates, badges	Word millionaire certificates	Gems, Top Trumps, Avatar
Goals and Targets	Set by parents	Set by teachers	Set by teachers
Set Reading Challenges
View Reading History		If they've quizzed		Loan history

Reading For Pleasure Features	Pageticker	Accelerated Reader	Boomreader	Typical Library Management Software
Book recommendations	Based on interest and content suitability	Based on reading history and level		Sometimes
Weekly trending books	View by school and nationally			Sometimes
Book discovery				Sometimes
Book meta-data (synopsis, genre, cover, etc.)
Helps parents to learn more about books
Annual report into reading habits

Progress Tracking	Pageticker	Accelerated Reader	Boomreader	Typical Library Management Software
Weekly whole school reading
Compare reading logs to national average
Progress monitoring over time	Weekly
Whole school progress monitoring
Group monitoring

Other	Pageticker	Accelerated Reader	Boomreader	Typical Library Management Software
Supplementary products		Star Reading, MyOn and MyOn News	Data Dashboard and Boomwriter
Contract length	1 year	3 years (For AR)	1 year	1 year
Cost	Free for a class For whole schools, £149 - £449 per year depending on school size.	£9 per pupil, £450 for 50 pupils for AR. Additional cost for supplementary products.	£1.55 per pupil (+ £1 per pupil for Data Dashboard)	Libresoft from £295 per year. Accessit depends on requirements.

If you're interested in finding out more about Pageticker, why not try out our free class subscription -click here get started - you can track and incentivise reading with up to 35 pupils.