# Bookly vs StoryGraph

The clearest difference is ads: StoryGraph at none against Bookly's shown. StoryGraph also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). Bookly's advantage is ratings volume (61K vs 3.5K) and review sentiment (84% vs 70%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookly sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StoryGraph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bookly against 4.5 for StoryGraph. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 61K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Bookly's written reviews are positive against 70% of StoryGraph's.

Bookly ships an update monthly, StoryGraph every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | StoryGraph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #66 | **#23** |
| Size | 510 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [The StoryGraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570489926) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Book, #77 Top Free · 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


### StoryGraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Book, #124 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading habits with insightful stats and personalized book recommendations powered by AI. Discover new books based on mood, pace, and genre, and connect with friends for shared reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Import Goodreads data, Personalized book recommendations, Track reading habits with stats, Discover books by mood and pace, Read with friends (buddy reads), Custom reading challenges, Content warnings for books

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The StoryGraph Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| The StoryGraph Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Excellent reading stats and data visualization
- 💡 Innovative features like buddy reads and reading challenges
- 👍 Clean and modern design
- 💡 Independent company, not owned by big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
- 🐛 Issues with importing data from other platforms
- 🐛 Missing some basic features like custom shelves/lists
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI in places

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to update reading progress
- Incorrect book details and page counts
- Login issues where users get logged out frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads and multiple editions of books
- More robust social features like following friends, liking reviews
- Barcode scanning to easily add books
- Customizable reading challenges and goal tracking
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Is StoryGraph free?

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

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

Bookly is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while StoryGraph averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Bookly or StoryGraph have ads?

Bookly shows ads; StoryGraph does not.

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

Bookly ships an update monthly, and StoryGraph every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bookly was updated on September 24, 2026 and StoryGraph on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bookly or StoryGraph?

Bookly currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and StoryGraph at #23. 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.*