# Bookly vs TBR

The clearest difference is price: Bookly at Free against TBR's $4.99. Bookly also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). TBR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bookly is free to download; TBR costs $4.99 up front. Bookly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TBR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 63K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Bookly's written reviews are positive against 100% of TBR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bookly ships an update monthly, TBR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | TBR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-book-list-reading-tracker/id1614072233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 475 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [The Hawaii Project, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249506407) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Book, #27 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


### TBR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-book-list-reading-tracker/id1614072233)

Easily track your reading progress, organize your book lists, and discover new titles through curated book news. Scan books with a barcode, add them manually, and sort them by various criteria. Get personalized recommendations and export your library.

**Highlights:** Track books to read, reading, and read, Organize books into custom lists, Barcode scanner for quick book entry, Discover new books via curated news feeds, Get 'More Like This' book recommendations, Import from Goodreads, Export to spreadsheet formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Is TBR free?

TBR costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bookly is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while TBR averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bookly or TBR have ads?

Both Bookly and TBR show ads.

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

Bookly ships an update monthly, and TBR every 3 months. Most recently, Bookly was updated on November 9, 2026 and TBR on November 3, 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.*