# ASTAR vs Bookmory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmory at 93% against ASTAR's 0%. Bookmory also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). ASTAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. ASTAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookmory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ASTAR's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bookmory's.

ASTAR ships an update every 3 months, Bookmory every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASTAR | Bookmory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astar/id1215195697/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 382 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [integer AR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156869823) | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) |

## What reviewers say

### ASTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astar/id1215195697)

This app uses augmented reality to bring interactive 3D games and educational content to life from specially marked books. Players can control characters, engage in battles, explore space, and learn about various subjects through immersive experiences.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D games, Interactive characters and environments, Joystick and button controls, Educational 3D models, Space exploration content, Photo opportunities with virtual characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookmory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Book, #166 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking your progress, setting goals, and keeping a detailed reading journal. It offers a reading timer, calendar view, and insightful statistics to keep you motivated. Remember your books and reading journey with this all-in-one tool.

**Highlights:** Track books via search or barcode, Reading timer and progress logging, Create reading journal entries and notes, Set daily and yearly reading goals, View reading statistics and calendar, Organize books with collections and tags

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 🚀 Very easy to use
- 🚀 Organized and intuitive
- 🚀 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Seamless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data tracking
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate book information
- 🐛 Difficulty finding/importing books

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Deleted data not recoverable
- Inconsistent book information display

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads
- Yearly/monthly reading goals
- Book recommendation system
- Deeper integration with ebook/audiobook apps
- Option to share reading progress with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASTAR free?

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

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ASTAR or Bookmory?

Bookmory is rated higher. ASTAR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bookmory averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do ASTAR or Bookmory have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; ASTAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, ASTAR or Bookmory?

ASTAR ships an update every 3 months, and Bookmory every 5 days. Most recently, ASTAR was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bookmory on October 16, 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.*