# Bookly vs Antilibrary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Antilibrary at none against Bookly's 17. Antilibrary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bookly's advantage is ratings volume (63K vs 4) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). 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. Antilibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Antilibrary 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 4, 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 Antilibrary's.

Bookly ships an update monthly, Antilibrary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | Antilibrary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antilibrary/id6786375925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 475 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [Bharat Khandelwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782733000) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Book, #29 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


### Antilibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antilibrary/id6786375925)

Discover new ideas and perspectives from a vast curated library of books. Connect your Kindle to revisit your own highlighted passages and explore diverse voices and subjects. Find unexpected connections and deepen your understanding through thoughtful questions and curated content.

**Highlights:** Curated world library, Import Kindle highlights, Discover new ideas, Explore diverse perspectives, Search books and highlights, Share discoveries

**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 Antilibrary free?

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

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

Antilibrary is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Antilibrary averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bookly or Antilibrary have ads?

Bookly shows ads; Antilibrary does not.

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

Bookly ships an update monthly, and Antilibrary every 5 days. Most recently, Bookly was updated on October 29, 2026 and Antilibrary on October 28, 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.*