# Bookmory vs TBR

The clearest difference is rating: Bookmory at 4.8 against TBR's 4.5. Bookmory also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 72%) and ratings volume (16K vs 4.4K). TBR's advantage is chart position (#30 vs #106). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and TBR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 72% of TBR's.

Bookmory ships an update every 5 days, TBR weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmory | TBR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-bookshelf/id1614891654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 71.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#30** |
| Size | 95 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) | [TBR - Bookshelf, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559382569) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmory

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

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Book, #118 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading progress across print, e-books, and audiobooks. Set goals, use a reading timer, and maintain a detailed journal with notes and stats. Organize your library, manage loans, and import/export your data.

**Highlights:** Track print, e-books, and audiobooks, Set yearly reading goals, Built-in reading timer, Detailed reading stats and calendar, Reading journal with notes and OCR, Manage book loans and purchases, Import and export reading records

**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


### TBR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-bookshelf/id1614891654)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #70 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #111 Top Free · Book, #131 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Easily track books you want to read, are currently reading, or have finished. Rate and review books, log favorite moments, and discover new reads. Set yearly reading goals and celebrate milestones with fun animations.

**Highlights:** Track books (to-read, reading, finished), Rate and review books, Log favorite moments and quotes, Browse public ratings and genre-specific insights, Set custom yearly reading goals, Earn achievement stickers, Pro features: tropes, playlists, adaptations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1500 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift 6 Months | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift 1 Year of Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Lifetime Pro | $119.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Cute and visually appealing
- 📚 Helpful for tracking reading progress
- 🌟 Unique rating system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 No account/sync option to prevent data loss
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Limited book database, hard to find some titles

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from shelves
- Inability to edit read dates
- Search function not working properly
- Crashing when trying to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books by series
- Option to view other users' reviews and ratings
- Customizable bookshelves and themes
- Sync across multiple devices
- More genre/category options for ratings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Is TBR free?

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

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

Bookmory is rated higher. Bookmory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while TBR averages 4.5 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Bookmory or TBR have ads?

Both Bookmory and TBR show ads.

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

Bookmory ships an update every 5 days, and TBR weekly. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on November 6, 2026 and TBR on November 6, 2026.

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

Bookmory currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and TBR at #30. 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.*