# CountyCat Mobile App vs Bookworm Reads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookworm Reads at 77% against CountyCat Mobile App's 23%. Bookworm Reads also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 30). CountyCat Mobile App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support 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. CountyCat Mobile App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookworm Reads holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookworm Reads has 1.1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of CountyCat Mobile App's written reviews are positive against 77% of Bookworm Reads's.

CountyCat Mobile App ships an update every 2 months, Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CountyCat Mobile App | Bookworm Reads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countycat-mobile-app/id1491066768/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Milwaukee County Federated Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/599017273) | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) |

## What reviewers say

### CountyCat Mobile App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countycat-mobile-app/id1491066768)

Manage your library account, renew borrowed items, and search the catalog. Discover new books, find library hours, and access a variety of online resources.

**Highlights:** Check library account, Renew materials, Search catalog, Place requests, Discover new titles, View library hours, Access online resources

**Features:** 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 CountyCat Mobile App free?

CountyCat Mobile App 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, CountyCat Mobile App or Bookworm Reads?

Bookworm Reads is rated higher. CountyCat Mobile App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Bookworm Reads averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do CountyCat Mobile App or Bookworm Reads have ads?

Neither CountyCat Mobile App nor Bookworm Reads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CountyCat Mobile App or Bookworm Reads?

CountyCat Mobile App ships an update every 2 months, and Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. Most recently, CountyCat Mobile App was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bookworm Reads on October 16, 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.*