# Bookly vs RollHillsLib

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RollHillsLib at none against Bookly's 17. RollHillsLib also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bookly's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (63K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookly sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RollHillsLib asks for nothing beyond the download.

RollHillsLib holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 63K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bookly ships an update monthly, RollHillsLib every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | RollHillsLib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollhillslib/id1450283812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 475 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [Rolling Hills Consolidated Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450283811) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Book, #32 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 (16)**

| 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 |
| Yearly Pro Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 extra reading days | $0.99 | one-time |
| A handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| A big bag of Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| A chest of Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bookly Pro | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bookly Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | 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


### RollHillsLib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollhillslib/id1450283812)

Access your library's entire catalog, search for books and videos, and manage your account. Download ebooks and audiobooks, and connect to online resources for learning and test preparation.

**Highlights:** Access entire library catalog, Search for books and videos, Place holds and manage account, Check due dates and renew items, Download ebooks and audiobooks, Connect to online resources

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Is RollHillsLib free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookly or RollHillsLib?

RollHillsLib is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while RollHillsLib averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bookly or RollHillsLib have ads?

Bookly shows ads; RollHillsLib does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bookly or RollHillsLib?

Bookly ships an update monthly, and RollHillsLib every 9 months. Most recently, Bookly was updated on October 27, 2026 and RollHillsLib on October 17, 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.*