# Pages Per Day vs Bookly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookly at 84% against Pages Per Day's 33%. Bookly also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (63K vs 4). Pages Per Day's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pages Per Day asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 63K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pages Per Day's written reviews are positive against 84% of Bookly's.

Pages Per Day ships an update every 2 months, Bookly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pages Per Day | Bookly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-per-day/id1048447961/reviews) | **[4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 8 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hashbang Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382002109) | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) |

## What reviewers say

### Pages Per Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pages-per-day/id1048447961)

This app helps you manage your reading goals by calculating the number of pages you need to read daily to finish a book by a specific date. It can also estimate your completion date based on your daily reading pace. The latest version allows customization for reading only on weekdays or weekends.

**Highlights:** Calculate pages per day for deadlines, Estimate book completion date, Specify reading days (weekdays/weekends), Track reading progress, Goal-oriented reading planner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Book, #28 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you track your reading habits in real-time, manage your library, and set reading goals. It offers detailed statistics, custom ratings, and ambient sounds to enhance your reading experience and build a consistent reading habit.

**Highlights:** Real-time reading timer, Detailed reading statistics, Custom book ratings, Book library management, Reading goals and reminders, Character tracking, Readathon tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro 50% OFF | $14.99 | per year |
| Six Months of Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro 30% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro (50% OFF 1st year trial) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro 20% OFF | $39.99 | per year |
| Bookly Pro | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking reading progress
- 🚀 Motivates users to read more
- 📊 Provides detailed reading statistics
- 💡 Allows adding quotes, thoughts, and new words
- 👍 User-friendly interface and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding some books
- 🔢 Limit on number of books that can be added

**Reported bugs**

- Reading sessions not always accurately recorded
- Inconsistencies in page count/progress tracking
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit books
- Option to track audiobook progress
- Sync reading progress across devices
- More customization options
- Integration with other reading apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pages Per Day free?

Pages Per Day is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pages Per Day or Bookly?

Bookly is rated higher. Pages Per Day averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bookly averages 4.6 from 63K ratings.

### Do Pages Per Day or Bookly have ads?

Bookly shows ads; Pages Per Day does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pages Per Day or Bookly?

Pages Per Day ships an update every 2 months, and Bookly monthly. Most recently, Pages Per Day was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bookly on November 7, 2026.

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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.*