# Tiny Bookshop — Run a second hand bookshop! > Atmospheric story and management game about opening a mobile bookshop by the sea. (iPhone/iPad app by Skystone Games Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bookshop/id6766267906 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Skystone Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711000447) - Category: Games, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 292 App Store ratings · 212 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 806 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Turkish, Ukrainian - Released: 2026-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bookshop/id6766267906/reviews.md ## What is Tiny Bookshop? TRY BEFORE YOU BUY You can try the first three days of the game for free! And if you like it, the full Tiny Bookshop experience is only a one-time purchase away! There are no ads or micro transactions in the game. Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up your own shop in scenic locations, and run your second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals. Tiny Bookshop is an indie game made with love by a small team of book lovers, meant to bring a tiny utopia where bookselling dreams can come true to YOUR screens! HIGHLIGHTS * Decorate your Tiny Bookshop with the items you collect. Are you into absolutely plastering it with plants? Maybe a spooky candle-lit atmosphere is more your style? Every item also has an effect on your customers and can introduce new mechanics. * Recommend real books to your customers, match the right book to the right person – or try to expand their literary horizon! Sometimes they just need a little help finding a book they will love! * Befriend Bookstonbury's quirky cast of characters and help each other out! * Stock books of different genres to satisfy the locals’ reading habits and watch your customers trickle in. Every place around town attracts a slightly different crowd, so get to know your audience and become a master bookseller! * Explore the scenic places of charming Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea and learn the ins and outs of the town. Discover its long history – what happened at the Castle Ruins? And who was the mysterious St. Bookston really? * Discover secrets, collect items and grow your stamp collection as you explore the nooks and crannies of Bookstonbury. Who knows what else you'll find? ## Key features - Decorate your bookshop - Recommend books to customers - Befriend unique town residents - Load trailer with different book genres - Explore a picturesque coastal town - Discover secrets and collect items ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock Full Game | $7.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #128 in Top Free · Simulation (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 212) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-bookshop/id6766267906/reviews.md ### 5/5 — fully worth it! *2026-08-30, version 1.1.10* ugh, i'm obsessed with this game. i've been waiting to play it for ages, so i'm thrilled it's on ios. i love the customization options, the cozy music, and discovering new books through the descriptions. the characters are so sweet that i've gotten attached to regulars like harper and anne and i actually get frustrated when i find the perfect recommendation for them somewhere they aren't visiting! my only wish is that there was a way to view book descriptions while prepping the shop. otherwise, it's been such a charming experience. i love spotting books i've already read, and the inclusion of queer novels is a lovely touch. hoping to see more games like this in the future. ♡ ### 5/5 — More levels and challenges *2026-08-29, version 1.1.10* Love this game! I wish there was more challenges/storylines ### 2/5 — not free *2026-08-29, version 1.1.10* it says the game is free in the app store but when you get it, it says "buy game." i completely support indie artists and would pay for the game if it were advertised as paid. ### 4/5 — Lovely cosy app *2026-08-25, version 1.1.10* Firstly, the game is lovely, peaceful and surprisingly addictive. I thought it was worth the 7.99 especially as once you pay, that’s it, no further ads or nonsense. But perhaps a little longer demo would be good. A lot of quests going on and you don’t really have choices about taking them all on. Would be nice to have more interesting and meaningful decisions without so much constant forced interruptions (why are there so many plants lol!) Some niggly bugs: Tomasz doesn’t show up in the journal as a character, many recommendations are too rigid (no romance in Robin Hood? Really?) and too few sites where anyone will buy kids books, but these are all things that the developer will no doubt smooth out over time. Hopefully they’ll also continue to add to the book db - one of the best elements is spotting old favourites and learning about new titles. It’s such a clever and unique game idea and I hope it will be around and continue to grow for a long time. Well done to all involved. ### 5/5 — love! *2026-08-25, version 1.1.10* i adore this cute little game! i love how theres lore to every character, and so much storyline alongside the puzzle aspect of the game ☺️ the aesthetics are also so cozy, and i love how customisable it is soo worth it ### 5/5 — the most relaxing game i’ve ever played *2026-08-24, version 1.1.10* i LOVED tiny bookshop on switch, and i’m so glad it’s on iOS now. it’s so relaxing, with gorgeous graphics and cozy background music. it helps to escape to a world where people value connection, education and empathy for others. could not possibly recommend this game more. well worth the very reasonable amount of money. 10/10. ### 5/5 — My current obsession *2026-08-24, version 1.1.10* I’ve been addicted to playing this game. I bought it on my pc, switch and now iPad. ### 4/5 — Great cozy game, but heats up phone *2026-08-24, version 1.1.10* I really enjoy this game, but can only play 1-2 days at a time before my phone gets so hot that it’s almost uncomfortable to hold. Makes me nervous ### 4/5 — Adorable but keeps crashing. *2026-08-23, version 1.1.10* I love this game, so cozy and sweet but please sort out the fact it keeps freezing and crashing, then you’d get 5 stars for sure. I know it’s just this game cause no others do it. Freezes regularly for a few seconds and crashes out most days. Otherwise I love it ### 3/5 — Don’t buy the game it’s, False advertising *2026-08-23, version 1.1.10* Just wanted to own a tiny shop, why can’t I reject the business proposal. I do not care for the NPC tilde, or the cat she dumped on us. Like she picked up her favourite game but abandoned her cat? After she asked us to take care of her, she’s not a stray. Literally cat dumping isn’t cute. Definitely don’t want to get into business with a npc like that. Trying my best to avoid the plot, and play the game that was advertised, selling books to people in seaside town. I’m Walter at heart, and see people as they are… and I find tilde disturbing and weird. Please update the game so I can reject this creepy skin walker, and allow us to play the cozy game aspect without her involvement. Thank you. ## Frequently asked questions about Tiny Bookshop ### What is Tiny Bookshop Mobile? Tiny Bookshop Mobile is a story and management game where you open a mobile bookshop by the sea. You can decorate your shop, recommend books, and explore a coastal town. ### Can I try Tiny Bookshop Mobile before buying? Yes, you can try the first three days of the game for free. If you enjoy it, the full experience is available with a one-time purchase. ### Does Tiny Bookshop Mobile have ads? No, the game is free of advertisements and microtransactions, offering an uninterrupted experience. ### What platforms is Tiny Bookshop Mobile available on? Tiny Bookshop Mobile is currently available on iPhone and iPad devices. ### What is the age rating for Tiny Bookshop Mobile? The game has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a younger audience as well as adults. ### How often is Tiny Bookshop Mobile updated? The latest version is 1.0.4, and the game was last updated on July 15, 2026, indicating regular updates. ### What kind of gameplay mechanics can I expect in Tiny Bookshop Mobile? Gameplay involves decorating your shop, managing book inventory, recommending titles to customers, befriending NPCs, and exploring the game world for secrets and items. ### Is Tiny Bookshop Mobile a single-player or multiplayer game? Tiny Bookshop Mobile is designed as a single-player experience, focusing on the player's personal journey of building their bookshop. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.10 — 2026-08-03 Hi everyone. We have been investigating problems you reported to us and have a fresh patch for you Fixed future events showing up properly in the newspaper Fixed a problem where the achievements would not sync correctly in certain cases Added solutions to prevent some infinite loading issues If you have problems with startup on the iPad A16, please try to restart your device or reset your Network Settings to fix issues with the Game Center. Added more context for failed purchase restores Added support for more low-end devices If your device is running hot, please check the graphics settings and reduce your frame rate. ### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-15 Bug fixes and optimization. ### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-09 Bug fixes and optimization. ### 1.0 — 2026-07-09 No release notes. ### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-09 Bug fixes and optimization. ## More apps by Skystone Games Inc. - [Land of Empires](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-of-empires/id6742007003) All apps by Skystone Games Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1711000447 ## Related topics [tiny bookshop](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tiny-bookshop) · [tiny bookshop game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tiny-bookshop-game) · [book games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/book-games) · [book games make](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/book-games-make) · [bookshop game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bookshop-game) · [book store simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/book-store-simulator) · [tiny](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tiny) · [my duly](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/my-duly) · [librerie feltrinelli](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/librerie-feltrinelli) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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