# Bookcast - AI Book Curator — Read for Your Ideal Self

> Read for Your Ideal Self (iPhone/iPad app by Souichirou Matsuo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcast-ai-book-curator/id6759915693 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Souichirou Matsuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865600030)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcast-ai-book-curator/id6759915693/reviews.md

## What is Bookcast?

Bookcast: The AI-Powered Book Prescription Service
Bookcast is a goal-oriented AI book curation service. Through an insightful interview process, our AI analyzes the gap between your ideal self and current reality to prescribe the single most impactful book for your growth.

Find Your Perfect Match in 3 Steps
AI Interview: Deep psychological analysis using questions based on the GROW Coaching Model.

Gap Analysis: A visual breakdown of the distance between who you are now and who you want to become.

The Prescription: A tailored book recommendation with a logical explanation of how it bridges your specific gap.

Key Features
Dynamic Questioning: Powered by the GROW model and advanced AI for a personalized experience.

Explainable AI (XAI): Clear, logical reasoning behind every recommendation—no "black box" suggestions.

Instant Access: One-tap purchase links for Amazon, Kindle, and Rakuten Books.

Fast & Simple: Complete your diagnostic session in just 5 to 10 minutes.

History & Tracking: Save your results and track your growth journey over time.

Recommended For:
People overwhelmed by choice who don’t know what to read next.

Self-improvement enthusiasts looking for actionable insights.

Professionals aiming for the next step in their career.

Anyone looking to build a meaningful reading habit.

Note: This app provides book recommendations and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological counseling.

Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $24.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-07-12

不具合を修正

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-08

Bug fix

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-20

Introducing Bookcast Premium.

  [What's New]
  · Premium plan now available (¥500/month or ¥4,000/year)
  · Unlimited AI book recommendations (previously 2/month)
  · Unlimited bookshelf entries
  · Full access to your complete AI pick history
  · New crown icon on Home and AI tab to manage your plan anytime

  Cancel anytime.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-24

Add reading habit tracking

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-20

English Version Available!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*