Book Tracker & Log - ReadListv1.1.5

Released January 20, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update resulted in a decline of 1.75 stars on Android, dropping the average rating to 2.25. While the release focused on performance and new note-taking features, users remain focused on the lack of manual book entry and barcode scanning. The update is currently viewed as a net negative due to these unaddressed utility gaps.

What changed

PerformanceImproved image loading speed
New featureIntroduced note-taking functionality
UXGeneral usability enhancements

Reception

43/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What didn't

Performance
no evidence
Users continue to prioritize missing core utility features over the reported image loading speed improvements.
New feature
no evidence
The introduction of note-taking functionality failed to generate positive sentiment or offset existing complaints regarding manual book entry.
UX
no evidence
General usability changes did not address the primary user friction points involving database limitations and scanning tools.

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize the implementation of manual book entry and barcode scanning to address the primary drivers of negative sentiment.
Investigate the discrepancy between internal performance metrics and user-reported utility gaps to ensure development focus aligns with core user needs.
Increase the sample size of user feedback before concluding that performance improvements are meeting user expectations.

Original release notes

In this version of Book Tracker – ReadList:
- Faster image loading
- Added note support
- Usability updates