# Bookly vs PCL Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCL Mobile at none against Bookly's 17. PCL Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bookly's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (63K vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

PCL Mobile 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Bookly's written reviews are positive against 100% of PCL Mobile's.

Bookly ships an update monthly, PCL Mobile every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | PCL Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcl-mobile/id1564791636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 475 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [Pendleton Community Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564791638) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### PCL Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcl-mobile/id1564791636)

Access your library account, search the catalog, and reserve items. Discover digital collections, view event calendars, and make program reservations. Enjoy a comprehensive library experience on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Catalog search, Item reservation, Account management, Event calendar, Program reservations, Digital collections access

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Is PCL Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookly or PCL Mobile?

PCL Mobile is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while PCL Mobile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bookly or PCL Mobile have ads?

Bookly shows ads; PCL Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bookly or PCL Mobile?

Bookly ships an update monthly, and PCL Mobile every 6 months. Most recently, Bookly was updated on November 1, 2026 and PCL Mobile on October 24, 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.*