# Bookcase! vs Kabook

The clearest difference is rating: Kabook at 4.9 against Bookcase!'s 3.5. Kabook also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 24 months). Bookcase!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (38 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kabook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bookcase! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kabook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookcase! has 38 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Bookcase!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Kabook's.

Bookcase! ships an update every 24 months, Kabook every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookcase! | Kabook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcase/id1191400786/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kabook-reading-list/id1541265058/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Grummitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/850010899) | [Gregory Schier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050463072) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookcase!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookcase/id1191400786)

Organize your physical book collection by tracking ownership, location, and personal ratings. Quickly add books using an ISBN scanner to automatically retrieve title, author, and cover art.

**Highlights:** Track physical book ownership, Record book locations, Assign star ratings, ISBN scanner for automatic data entry, Download book cover art, Add personal notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kabook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kabook-reading-list/id1541265058)

Easily manage your personal library by scanning, searching, or manually adding books. Track reading progress, rate titles, and add personal notes. Organize your collection with custom lists and sync across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Add books via barcode scan or search, Rate and take notes on books, Create custom book lists, Track reading status, Cross-device synchronization, Light and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookcase! free?

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

### Is Kabook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookcase! or Kabook?

Kabook is rated higher. Bookcase! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Kabook averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Bookcase! or Kabook have ads?

Neither Bookcase! nor Kabook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookcase! or Kabook?

Bookcase! ships an update every 24 months, and Kabook every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bookcase! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kabook on October 25, 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.*