# Bookmory vs Reading notes BookClip

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading notes BookClip at none against Bookmory's 2. Reading notes BookClip also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bookmory's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 6) and review sentiment (93% vs 72%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Reading notes BookClip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reading notes BookClip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 72% of Reading notes BookClip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bookmory ships an update every 5 days, Reading notes BookClip every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmory | Reading notes BookClip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-notes-bookclip/id1527546245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) | [Yugo Matsuda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517181379) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmory

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

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Book, #173 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


### Reading notes BookClip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-notes-bookclip/id1527546245)

Capture and organize favorite sentences from books by taking pictures. Highlight important text digitally without needing a pen. Back up your notes to iCloud for easy transfer between devices.

**Highlights:** Save sentences from pictures, Digital highlighting, Organize favorite quotes, iCloud backup, No typing required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Is Reading notes BookClip free?

Reading notes BookClip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bookmory or Reading notes BookClip?

Reading notes BookClip is rated higher. Bookmory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Reading notes BookClip averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Bookmory or Reading notes BookClip have ads?

Both Bookmory and Reading notes BookClip show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookmory or Reading notes BookClip?

Bookmory ships an update every 5 days, and Reading notes BookClip every 11 days. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on October 18, 2026 and Reading notes BookClip 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.*