Comparison

Bookmory vs Bookwise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bookmory

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
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Build a lasting reading habit with Bookmory, the ultimate reading tracker. Whether you read print books, e-books, or audiobooks, set your yearly reading goals, track your daily reading progress, and keep a beautiful reading journal. With a powerful reading timer, calendar view, and detailed reading stats, staying motivated has never been easier. When you record a book in Bookmory, you don't just track it — you remember it forever. --- Perfect for Readers Who Want To: • Build a consistent reading habit • Borrow books from the library often • Bring over their records from another reading app --- Key Features Easy Book Tracking • Add books via search or barcode scan • Keep print books, e-books, and audiobooks all in one place • Organize books with collections & series • Manage your library with custom tags • Save books you want to buy to your wishlist, and pick your next read with a Random Book Draw • Rate and review finished books Loans & Purchases • Track due dates for borrowed books and get return reminders • Record where you bought each book and the price, then see it all at a glance in purchase statistics Reading Timer & Progress Tracker • Log progress in the unit that fits each book: pages, percentage, episodes, or time • Track reading time with a built-in reading timer • Check your timer on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • See your reading speed and time left to finish every time you log • Set daily and yearly reading goals • Keep your reading habit going with a reading streak, or switch to a weekly streak if every day feels like too much • Log each re-read of a book separately Reading Journal & Notes • Write reading notes in an editor with underlining, highlighting, and photo attachments • Sort notes by type: Book Content, Summary, Thought, or Question • Extract text from photos using OCR • Share notes with aesthetic backgrounds • Revisit past reading records with Random Notes Reading Stats & Calendar • Daily and yearly reading statistics with page and reading time analysis • Stats by author, publisher, language, star rating, and tag • Reading calendar to visualize your progress • Annual Rewind feature (available every December) Import & Export • Import records you kept in other reading apps from CSV or Excel files • Export your reading records as text, Markdown, or Excel files Customization & Security • Multiple themes to match your style • App lock with password and Face ID • Reading reminders at the time you choose • iCloud backup support (automatic backups available) --- Premium Features • Remove all ads • Automatic sync across multiple devices, so you never have to worry about backups • Unlimited text extraction (OCR) • All statistics, plus the Daily Statistics timeline • All themes, plus create your own custom themes • Reorder and hide home screen sections --- Your All-in-One Reading Tracker Bookmory is more than a book tracker. It's a reading log, reading journal, reading timer, and reading goal app — all in one place. Track your books. Measure your reading time. Build a lasting reading habit. Start your reading journey with Bookmory today. Contact: tonysoft.net@gmail.com

About

Bookwise

Organize your reading life with a virtual library. Track books you're reading, want to read, and have finished. Discover new titles and manage your literary journey with ease.

Highlights
  • Virtual library creation
  • Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished)
  • Track reading progress
  • Extensive book database
  • Discover new reads
Features
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Bookwise: Elevate Your Reading Experience Immerse yourself in the world of literature with Bookwise, where a beautiful interface meets seamless functionality. Create your own virtual library, categorize your books into "All Books," "Reading Now," "To Read," and "Finished," and experience the joy of managing your literary journey effortlessly. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Discover the joy of a personalized bookshelf with categories tailored to your reading preferences. Easily access and organize your collection, and witness your literary accomplishments by tracking the number of books you've conquered. EXTENSIVE BOOK DATABASE Explore a vast book database to find your favorites effortlessly. Our app makes it easy to discover new reads, enriching your library with diverse titles from different genres. Download now and watch your reading experience flourish. Your books, your goals, your wisdom. Elevate your reading with Bookwise! Terms of Use: https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/bookwise/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/bookwise/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bookmory4 screens
Bookwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bookwise at none against Bookmory's shown. Bookmory's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 69%) and ratings volume (16K vs 767). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Bookwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookmory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 767, 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 69% of Bookwise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmory ships an update every 5 days, Bookwise weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bookmory versus Bookwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmoryBookwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16K ratings) — better4.7 (767 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better767
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#122 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTonySoftMajestica Lab LLC

Customer experience

Bookmory

All ratings16,181 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews1,765 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.2%

Bookwise

All ratings759 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative23.0%

User reviews

Bookmory

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and fun to use
  • 🚀 Very easy to use
  • 🚀 Organized and intuitive
  • 🚀 Visually appealing
  • 🚀 Seamless experience

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data tracking
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate book information
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding/importing books

Bookwise

From 767 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Efficient reading tracking
  • 💡 Personalized recommendations
  • 🎉 Motivating reading challenges
  • 🔍 Comprehensive book library

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for many features
  • 🐛 Onboarding issues and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📚 Missing popular book titles

Bugs and requests

Bookmory

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Barcode scanner not working properly
  • Deleted data not recoverable
  • Inconsistent book information display

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • More customization options for the interface

Bookwise

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Onboarding screens freezing
  • Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch book import/export
  • Audiobook support
  • Customizable book categories
  • Sync across devices
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bookmory

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Premium Yearly$30.991 Year
15 purchases

Bookwise

Subscriptions12
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual, 3 days free3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year
  • Premium Annual with trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Annual with trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$59.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime AccessFree
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is Bookmory free?
Bookmory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookwise free?
Bookwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookmory or Bookwise?
Bookmory is rated higher. Bookmory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Bookwise averages 4.7 from 767 ratings.
Do Bookmory or Bookwise have ads?
Bookmory shows ads; Bookwise does not.
Which is updated more often, Bookmory or Bookwise?
Bookmory ships an update every 5 days, and Bookwise weekly. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bookwise on October 27, 2026.

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