Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula vs BookBites
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula
This app provides resources and information for aspiring authors looking to build a profitable writing career. Access courses, community forums, news, and the weekly podcast to learn self-publishing strategies.
- Self Publishing Show access
- Course information (free & premium)
- Online community access
- News and event updates
- Weekly podcast links (MP3 & YouTube)
- Self-publishing marketing strategies
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Mark Dawson is a self publishing success story with in excess of two million downloads of his thrillers during the past five years. He’s managed to crack the marketing code for indie authors and shares his secrets in The Self Publishing Formula. Already a go-to resource for thousands of authors across the globe who have learned how to turn their writing into a profitable career using Mark’s courses, we’ve gathered the best elements of the SPF experience into a single, easy-to-navigate app. Inside it you’ll find: - Home of the Self Publishing Show - SPF Course Information (for both free and premium tuition) - Access to the super-resource that is the SPF online community - SPF news, events and course updates - Links to the SPF weekly podcast (as mp3 and YouTube stream) - and more! If you’re serious about turning your writing into a career, this is the best place to start!
BookBites
Access key insights from bestselling books in just 5 minutes, available in both audio and text formats across 20 languages. This app helps busy individuals quickly absorb valuable knowledge and discover new ideas daily.
- 5-minute book summaries
- Audio and text formats
- 20 languages
- Daily curated picks
- Customizable collections
- Weekly updates with new bestsellers
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Get the key insights from bestselling books in just 5 minutes - available in audio and text format across 20 languages. BookBites delivers powerful knowledge in quick, digestible summaries that fit your busy schedule. Read or listen to the core ideas from top books without spending weeks reading them all. WHY CHOOSE BOOKBITES: • Save Time: Get the most valuable ideas from books in just 5 minutes • Audio & Text: Choose to read or listen based on your preference • 20 Languages: Access summaries in your preferred language • Daily Picks: Discover new ideas tailored to your interests every day • Custom Collections: Organize summaries by topics, goals, or projects • Weekly Updates: Enjoy fresh summaries of new bestsellers regularly EXTENSIVE LIBRARY: Explore thousands of summaries across categories including: • Business & Entrepreneurship • Personal Development • Psychology & Relationships • Productivity & Time Management • Leadership & Management • Science & Technology • Health & Wellness • History & Biography • Finance & Investing BookBites transforms how busy professionals, students, and lifelong learners absorb knowledge. Our expert writers distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights you can immediately apply to your life and work. Create a learning habit that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. With just 5 minutes a day, expand your knowledge, spark new ideas, and stay ahead of the curve. Some features or content may require separate in-app purchases for full access. Download BookBites now and start learning faster today! Terms of use - http://thecookbk.com/terms.php?appname=read.books.audio.summary Privacy Policy: http://thecookbk.com/privacy.php?appname=read.books.audio.summary
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BookBites at 4.5 against Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula's 3.7. BookBites also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BookBites sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula asks for nothing beyond the download.
BookBites holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula's written reviews are positive against 100% of BookBites's.
Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula ships an update every 9 months, BookBites every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula | BookBites |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Go Do World ltd | Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd. |
Customer experience
Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula
BookBites
In-app purchases
Mark Dawson's Self Pub Formula
No in-app purchases
BookBites
- 15 min monthly3 Days trial$11.491 Month
- 15 min - Monthly Trial3 Days trial$11.491 Month
- 15 min - Yearly Subscription$31.991 Year
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- 15 min half yearly3 Days trial$39.996 Months
- 15 min discounted1 Month trial$39.996 Months
- 15 min - Yearly Trial$39.991 Year
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