# Bookmory vs ReadEra

The clearest difference is rating: Bookmory at 4.8 against ReadEra's 4.2. Bookmory also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). ReadEra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, chart position, 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. ReadEra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookmory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 60% of ReadEra's.

Bookmory ships an update every 6 days, ReadEra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmory | ReadEra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** | [4.2 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readera-book-reader-pdf-epub/id1669188337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 231 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | #137 |
| Size | 96 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) | [READERA EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667303380) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmory

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

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Book, #168 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


### ReadEra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readera-book-reader-pdf-epub/id1669188337)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app allows you to read and listen to books and documents in various formats, including PDF and EPUB. It offers text-to-speech functionality, customizable reading settings, and a built-in book manager for your library. Enjoy an ad-free and registration-free reading experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-format ebook support (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOCX, etc.), Text-to-Speech (TTS) for listening to books, Ad-free and registration-free experience, Offline reading capabilities, Book manager with grouping and sorting, Customizable reading settings (themes, fonts, margins)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Privacy-respecting
- 👍 Customizable reading experience
- 👍 Offline functionality
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Missing key features from Android version
- 👎 Lack of organization tools (collections, folders)
- 👎 No text-to-speech or annotation features

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected page jumps or scrolling issues
- Compatibility problems with certain file formats
- Inconsistent behavior when minimizing or locking the screen

**Requested features**

- Add text-to-speech functionality
- Implement highlighting, annotation, and lookup features
- Introduce cloud sync and cross-device syncing
- Expand font and theme options
- Add search within documents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Is ReadEra free?

ReadEra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bookmory is rated higher. Bookmory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while ReadEra averages 4.2 from 231 ratings.

### Do Bookmory or ReadEra have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; ReadEra does not.

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

Bookmory ships an update every 6 days, and ReadEra every 2 months. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on October 22, 2026 and ReadEra on October 21, 2026.

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

Bookmory currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and ReadEra at #137. 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.*