# Bookshelf vs Bookmory

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookmory at every 6 days against Bookshelf's every 2 weeks. Bookmory also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 3.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookshelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookshelf against 4.8 for Bookmory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Bookshelf's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bookmory's.

Bookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, Bookmory every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshelf | Bookmory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274/reviews)** | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 92.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #172 | **#122** |
| Size | 80 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SquidBit d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464032273) | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-your-virtual-library/id1464032274)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Organize your book collection with virtual shelves and tags. Track reading progress, set goals, and manage your TBR list. Discover new books, share recommendations, and connect with friends' reading journeys.

**Highlights:** Virtual bookshelves and tags, ISBN barcode scanner, Reading progress tracking, TBR wishlist management, Social reading profiles, Book statistics and insights, OCR text scanning for quotes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookshelf (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookshelf (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Bookshelf (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Batch scanning feature
- 📚 Excellent for organizing book collections
- 💰 Free app with no limits
- 🔍 Helpful for avoiding book duplicates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 🔢 Inability to add multiple copies of the same book
- 📷 Limited cover image options for some books

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with scanning barcodes
- Trouble accessing app after account creation

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books by author and series
- Option to filter statistics by bookshelf
- Manual page count entry
- Borrowing/lending tracking system


### Bookmory

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

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Book, #160 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 Bookshelf free?

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

### Is Bookmory free?

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

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

Bookshelf is rated higher. Bookshelf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Bookmory averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Bookshelf or Bookmory have ads?

Both Bookshelf and Bookmory show ads.

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

Bookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bookmory every 6 days. Most recently, Bookshelf was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bookmory on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bookshelf or Bookmory?

Bookshelf currently peaks at #172 in the App Store charts, and Bookmory at #122. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*