# Bookly vs LiterallyForBooks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiterallyForBooks at none against Bookly's 17. LiterallyForBooks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Bookly's advantage is ratings volume (62K vs 2) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

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

LiterallyForBooks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 62K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bookly ships an update monthly, LiterallyForBooks daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookly | LiterallyForBooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 455 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [Matthew Dornbos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744023864) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookly

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Book, #38 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


### LiterallyForBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521)

This app helps you track your reading progress, manage your book lists, and connect with other readers. Organize your library, set reading goals, and discover new books through social features and book clubs.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Multiple goal formats, Half-star review scale, Keyword labeling, Prioritize want-to-read list, Book club feeds, Spoiler-protected posts

**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 LiterallyForBooks free?

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

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

LiterallyForBooks is rated higher. Bookly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while LiterallyForBooks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bookly or LiterallyForBooks have ads?

Bookly shows ads; LiterallyForBooks does not.

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

Bookly ships an update monthly, and LiterallyForBooks daily. Most recently, Bookly was updated on October 15, 2026 and LiterallyForBooks on October 6, 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.*