# BookBub vs Bookmory

BookBub and Bookmory both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 54% of BookBub's. Bookmory also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (16K vs 958). BookBub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. BookBub asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BookBub against 4.8 for Bookmory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 958, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of BookBub's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bookmory's.

BookBub ships an update every 3 weeks, Bookmory every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookBub | Bookmory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (958 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbub/id1030894438/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 958 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #130 |
| Size | 4 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pubmark Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030894437) | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) |

## What reviewers say

### BookBub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbub/id1030894438)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover daily deals on bestselling and free ebooks across all genres. Track your wishlist and receive price alerts for your favorite titles, ensuring you never miss a sale on books you want to read.

**Highlights:** Daily ebook deals, Hundreds of free ebooks, Personalized recommendations, Wishlist tracking, Price alerts, Genre and price filtering

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great deals on books
- 📚 Variety of genres and authors
- 💰 Affordable and free books
- 🔍 Personalized recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to Apple Books only
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📝 Inability to leave reviews
- 🔁 Repeated email subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Sign-up and login issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add support for Kindle and other ebook platforms
- Implement search and filtering options
- Allow users to manage their reading lists and leave reviews
- Improve email subscription management


### Bookmory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Book, #180 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, setting goals, and keeping a detailed reading journal. It offers a reading timer, calendar view, and insightful statistics to keep you motivated. Remember your books and reading journey with this all-in-one tool.

**Highlights:** Track books via search or barcode, Reading timer and progress logging, Create reading journal entries and notes, Set daily and yearly reading goals, View reading statistics and calendar, Organize books with collections and tags

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 🚀 Very easy to use
- 🚀 Organized and intuitive
- 🚀 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Seamless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data tracking
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate book information
- 🐛 Difficulty finding/importing books

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Deleted data not recoverable
- Inconsistent book information display

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads
- Yearly/monthly reading goals
- Book recommendation system
- Deeper integration with ebook/audiobook apps
- Option to share reading progress with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookBub free?

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

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookBub or Bookmory?

Bookmory is rated higher. BookBub averages 4.7 out of 5 from 958 ratings, while Bookmory averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do BookBub or Bookmory have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; BookBub does not.

### Which is updated more often, BookBub or Bookmory?

BookBub ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bookmory every 4 days. Most recently, BookBub was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bookmory on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BookBub or Bookmory?

BookBub currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Bookmory at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*