# Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 vs Bookworm Reads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookworm Reads at 77% against Reading record notes「RecoDoku」's 38%. Bookworm Reads also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). Reading record notes「RecoDoku」's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookworm Reads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookworm Reads has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Reading record notes「RecoDoku」's written reviews are positive against 77% of Bookworm Reads's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 | Bookworm Reads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-record-notesrecodoku/id1468035816/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [mitsuhiro nara](https://appshunter.io/developer/908062910) | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) |

## What reviewers say

### Reading record notes「RecoDoku」

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-record-notesrecodoku/id1468035816)

This app helps you manage your reading history like a bank book. Track book titles, dates, prices, ratings, and reading status. Save summaries, images, and notes, organized by category for efficient review.

**Highlights:** Track book title, date, price, and rating, Manage reading status (read, reading, unread), Record book summaries and notes, Save book-related images and charts, Organize saved content by category, View reading history on a calendar, Access statistical information on books read

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookworm Reads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016)

Track your reading, connect with friends, and join a vibrant community of book lovers. Organize your library, discover new titles, and participate in reading challenges. Customize your unique worm avatar and share your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Track and categorize books, Create custom bookshelves, See friends' reading activity, Rate, review, and discuss books, Create and join book clubs, Participate in reading challenges, Customize worm avatar

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun design
- 🤗 Welcoming and supportive community
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful interface
- 🌟 Inspiring and motivating
- 📚 Great for discovering new books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 💰 Paywall for certain features
- 🙈 Lack of privacy/customization options
- 📚 Missing books and inaccurate library

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to permanently delete user profiles
- Signup process issues with 'Accept' button not working
- Inconsistent display of book covers and information
- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Syncing issues with imported book data

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track reading progress
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Introduce more customization options for user profiles
- Expand search capabilities to include more book details
- Integrate with other popular book platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 free?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bookworm Reads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Bookworm Reads?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 is rated higher. Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bookworm Reads averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Bookworm Reads have ads?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 shows ads; Bookworm Reads does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 or Bookworm Reads?

Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 ships an update every 4 months, and Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reading record notes「RecoDoku」 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Bookworm Reads on October 14, 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.*