# Bookmory vs StoryGraph

The clearest difference is ads: StoryGraph at none against Bookmory's shown. StoryGraph also leads on chart position (#25 vs #116). Bookmory's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (93% vs 70%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and StoryGraph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookmory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 70% of StoryGraph's.

Bookmory ships an update every 4 days, StoryGraph every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmory | StoryGraph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #116 | **#25** |
| Size | 95 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) | [The StoryGraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570489926) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmory

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

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Book, #185 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


### StoryGraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Book, #132 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading habits with insightful stats and personalized book recommendations powered by AI. Discover new books based on mood, pace, and genre, and connect with friends for shared reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Import Goodreads data, Personalized book recommendations, Track reading habits with stats, Discover books by mood and pace, Read with friends (buddy reads), Custom reading challenges, Content warnings for books

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The StoryGraph Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| The StoryGraph Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Excellent reading stats and data visualization
- 💡 Innovative features like buddy reads and reading challenges
- 👍 Clean and modern design
- 💡 Independent company, not owned by big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
- 🐛 Issues with importing data from other platforms
- 🐛 Missing some basic features like custom shelves/lists
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI in places

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to update reading progress
- Incorrect book details and page counts
- Login issues where users get logged out frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads and multiple editions of books
- More robust social features like following friends, liking reviews
- Barcode scanning to easily add books
- Customizable reading challenges and goal tracking
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Is StoryGraph free?

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

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

Bookmory is rated higher. Bookmory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while StoryGraph averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Bookmory or StoryGraph have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; StoryGraph does not.

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

Bookmory ships an update every 4 days, and StoryGraph every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on September 26, 2026 and StoryGraph on September 25, 2026.

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

Bookmory currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and StoryGraph at #25. 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.*