# Bookly vs Novelium

The clearest difference is rating: Bookly at 4.6 against Novelium's 3.1. Bookly also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 47%) and ratings volume (63K vs 21). Novelium's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Novelium sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 63K ratings behind it against 21, 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 47% of Novelium's.

Bookly ships an update monthly, Novelium every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | Novelium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews)** | [3.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelium/id6755751284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 475 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [BRADLEY JAY TENENHOLTZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856092654) |

## 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


### Novelium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelium/id6755751284)

A comprehensive writing studio designed for authors to draft, organize, and refine long-form projects. It integrates manuscript management, world-building tools, and publishing preparation in a single workspace.

**Highlights:** Draft chapters and organize files, Track characters, settings, and timelines, Review story structure and manuscript, Manage beta reader workflows, Format manuscripts for publishing, Focus mode writing editor

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novelium Basic Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Novelium Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Novelium Premier Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Novelium Pro Yearly | $289.00 | per year |
| Noir Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gothic Horror Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dark Academia Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eye of the Storm Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Romantasy Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Abyss Theme | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Is Novelium free?

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

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

Bookly is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Novelium averages 3.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Bookly or Novelium have ads?

Bookly shows ads; Novelium does not.

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

Bookly ships an update monthly, and Novelium every 2 days. Most recently, Bookly was updated on November 9, 2026 and Novelium on November 9, 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.*