Comparison

Folio vs Bookworm Library

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Folio

Securely store and organize all your essential cards and documents in one digital wallet. Scan IDs, passports, gift cards, loyalty cards, and travel passes for instant access anytime, anywhere. Features include automatic organization, expiry alerts, and secure cloud backup.

Highlights
  • Scan and store IDs, passports, and licenses
  • Organize gift, loyalty, and membership cards
  • Manage travel tickets and bookings
  • Secure cloud backup and restore
  • Expiry alerts for documents
  • Encrypted storage for privacy
Features
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Scan, store, and organize all your cards and documents in one secure digital wallet. Folio is a smart wallet app that helps you keep your IDs, passport, driver's license, gift cards, loyalty cards, rewards cards, and travel passes safely in one place. Access your essentials anytime, anywhere. STORE ALL YOUR CARDS IN ONE WALLET Folio works as a card organizer and card storage app, helping you find what you need in seconds. Replace bulky wallets and scattered apps with one card wallet: - Credit and debit cards - Gift cards and balances - Loyalty cards and rewards cards - Membership and store cards SMART ID & PASSPORT SCANNER Scan once and quickly copy and paste details when filling forms. Use Folio’s built-in scanner to securely store: - Passport - Driver's license - National and personal IDs SMART TRAVEL ORGANIZER Planning a trip just got easier. Folio now includes a powerful travel organizer that lets you upload your flight tickets, boarding passes, train tickets, hotel bookings, and entrance passes by uploading a PDF, an image, or simply forwarding a confirmation email. Your travel pass, itinerary, and documents are automatically organized into a clean, searchable timeline. Whether you’re managing a vacation calendar or a business trip schedule, Folio keeps every ticket and confirmation securely stored inside your virtual wallet. BACK UP IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS Protect your most important information from loss, theft, or device damage. Create an account to securely back up and restore your documents on another device whenever needed. ONE SCAN, INSTANT ACCESS Scan cards and documents with your phone and instantly access them anytime. No more searching through emails, photos, or multiple apps. SECURE BY DESIGN Your privacy comes first. Every card and document is individually encrypted. Only you can decrypt and view your data (not even Folio). We use top-tier, industry-standard, multi-layer AES 256-bit encryption and are SOC 2 certified. NEVER MISS A RENEWAL Set expiry alerts for your passport, driver's license, or ID and get notified before they expire. ACCESS WHEREVER YOU GO Whether you’re traveling with family or living on the move, keep your documents with you. Access medical insurance, birth certificates, and important records anytime, anywhere. CARRY LESS. DO MORE. Folio is your everyday wallet app and card app, designed to help you live lighter and stay organized. Keep everything that matters in one secure virtual wallet, and always within reach.

About

Bookworm Library

Features
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Never buy the same book twice again. Bookworm is a simple and powerful personal library app for iPhone and iPad that helps you track the books you own and the books you want. Whether you’re browsing a bookstore, visiting a book fair, or hunting through a garage sale, Bookworm lets you check your collection in seconds. Just scan the ISBN barcode to instantly see if a book is already in your library or on your wish list. No more guessing, no more duplicate purchases. Bookworm is ideal for readers, book collectors, and anyone who wants an organised, always available digital record of their book collection. Key Features • Scan ISBN barcodes to quickly look up books • Search for titles and add them to your collection • Mark books as Owned or Wanted • Import your library from a CSV file • Export your lists to CSV for backup or sharing • Create PDFs for Owned books, Wanted books, or your full library Bookworm is the perfect companion for managing your personal library—simple, fast, and always with you.

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
Bookworm Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bookworm Library at none against Folio's shown. Folio's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update every 8 days, Bookworm Library every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Folio versus Bookworm Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioBookworm Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFolio Technologies LimitedAlphaworks

Bugs and requests

Folio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes when adding cards
  • Photo capture not working as expected
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to manually edit/rearrange cards
  • Expand category options beyond just 'Other'
  • Improve backup and restore functionality
  • Add support for more ID/document types
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet or other platforms

Bookworm Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Folio

No in-app purchases

None

Bookworm Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bookworm Library free?
Bookworm Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Folio or Bookworm Library have ads?
Folio shows ads; Bookworm Library does not.
Which is updated more often, Folio or Bookworm Library?
Folio ships an update every 8 days, and Bookworm Library every 8 months. Most recently, Folio was updated on November 8, 2026 and Bookworm Library on October 31, 2026.

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