Curio Library vs BookAlchemy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Curio Library
Organize and manage your personal book collection. Keep track of all your reading materials in one place, with a simple and intuitive interface. Discover new ways to catalog your library.
- Personal library management
- Catalog all book types
- Intuitive interface
- Track reading materials
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Personal library with all types of books.
BookAlchemy
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BookAlchemy is an online platform for book enthusiasts who want to manage their books, track their reading progress, and inspire themselves to read. Whether novels, non-fiction, or comics – this tool brings all your reading experiences together in one place. Key Features: - Personal Book Management: Create your account and build your own library. - Reading Progress Tracking: Track your progress in every book and note where you are. - Multilingual Support: Read and manage your books in your preferred language. - Cross-Device: Manage your books everywhere, whether on tablet, smartphone, or computer. - Secure Management: Full control over your account and your data. BookAlchemy is ideal for avid readers, book lovers, and anyone who wants to organize their reading journey in a structured, motivating, and accessible way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BookAlchemy at every 11 days against Curio Library's every 21 months. Curio Library's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Curio Library ships an update every 21 months, BookAlchemy every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Curio Library | BookAlchemy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NTDE | Dominik Fuhrmann |
In-app purchases
Curio Library
No in-app purchases
BookAlchemy
No in-app purchases
