# Bookey vs Scribd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookey at 79% against Scribd's 14%. Bookey also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Scribd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Scribd sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookey holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 282 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Bookey's written reviews are positive against 14% of Scribd's.

Bookey ships an update every 3 weeks, Scribd fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookey | Scribd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookey-book-ideas-for-growth/id1490069864/reviews)** | [2.8 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 282 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 14.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 115 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ideas Network Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490066105) | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookey-book-ideas-for-growth/id1490069864)

Access key insights and summaries from bestselling non-fiction books in audio and text format. Explore personal growth, business, and more with mind maps and hands-free learning options. Offers a free trial and subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** 30-minute book summaries, Audio versions for hands-free learning, Mind maps for each book, Download mode for offline access, 12 non-fiction categories, Free 7-day trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookey Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Bookey Premium（1 MONTH） | $12.99 | per month |
| Bookey Premium | $38.99 | per year |
| Bookey Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Bookey Premium 7 Days Free | $59.99 | per year |
| Bookey Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Bookey Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Bookey Premium 7-Day Trial | $79.99 | per year |
| Bookey Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic bite-sized reading
- 🚀 Great audio books
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Wide variety of books
- 🚀 Helpful & supportive material

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 They're AI summaries
- 🐛 Inaccuracies
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Cliff notes only
- 🐛 Clearly just a way to make easy money

**Reported bugs**

- Audio stops mid-listen
- Loses place when paused
- Crashes when screen is rotated or font size changed
- Paid subscription doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Better offline support
- Ability to transfer books to Kindle
- Ability to search for previously listened books
- Night mode option
- More languages


### Scribd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 200 million documents covering diverse topics, from government records and research papers to DIY guides and user manuals. Understand anything with shared knowledge from a global community. Read offline and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Access 200M+ documents, Official government documents, Research papers and dissertations, User manuals and DIY guides, Offline PDF downloads, Sync across multiple devices, Includes Everand and SlideShare

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent content library
- 💯 Great value for money
- 🤓 Helpful for research and learning
- 🙌 Seamless reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Unexpected charges after cancellation
- 🤯 Confusing navigation between Scribd and Everand

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues due to constant redirects
- Inability to download or access certain content
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Ability to highlight and annotate content
- Improved search and discovery features
- Support for older device models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookey free?

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

### Is Scribd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookey or Scribd?

Bookey is rated higher. Bookey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Scribd averages 2.8 from 282 ratings.

### Do Bookey or Scribd have ads?

Bookey shows ads; Scribd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bookey or Scribd?

Bookey ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scribd fortnightly. Most recently, Bookey was updated on November 7, 2026 and Scribd on November 7, 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.*