# Bookmory vs Margins

The clearest difference is ads: Margins at none against Bookmory's shown. Bookmory's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Margins sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookmory against 4.9 for Margins. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 19K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 96% of Margins's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmory | Margins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **95.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | #141 |
| Size | 95 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) | [Paratext Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724586882) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmory

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Book, #180 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


### Margins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Book, #184 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and share your reading journey. It offers detailed tracking options, customizable features, and powerful search capabilities. Stay focused on your reading goals with built-in tools to minimize distractions.

**Highlights:** Half-star ratings, Track recommendations, Customizable book covers, Fuzzy date tracking, Advanced book search, Reading goals, Reading timer, Distraction blocking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔍 Helpful search and recommendation features
- 📚 Comprehensive book tracking capabilities
- 🔄 Smooth import from Goodreads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing books in the database
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔒 Concerns about using phone number for sign-up
- 🔢 Lack of social features and community

**Reported bugs**

- Reading time not saving correctly
- Inability to delete or edit books from lists
- Inconsistent behavior when importing data from Goodreads

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track page progress and percentage read
- Implement a profile system with custom avatars and bios
- Introduce a social feed to share reading activity with friends
- Add more advanced statistics and reading analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Is Margins free?

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

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

Margins is rated higher. Bookmory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Margins averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do Bookmory or Margins have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; Margins does not.

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

Bookmory ships an update every 4 days, and Margins every 4 days. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on September 25, 2026 and Margins on September 25, 2026.

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

Bookmory currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Margins at #141. 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.*