# Bookmory vs BookPine

Bookmory and BookPine both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 33% of BookPine's. Bookmory also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 46) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). BookPine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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. BookPine asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookmory against 4.7 for BookPine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmory has 16K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Bookmory's written reviews are positive against 33% of BookPine's.

Bookmory ships an update every 4 days, BookPine weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmory | BookPine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpine-book-tracker-and-stats/id6739737366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) | [Devpri SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679575613) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmory

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

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Book, #175 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


### BookPine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpine-book-tracker-and-stats/id6739737366)

Track your reading journey with detailed stats, custom lists, and reading goals. Easily import your library from other platforms and discover ambient sounds for focused reading. Share your progress and connect with a community of book lovers.

**Highlights:** Detailed reading stats and insights, Custom lists and shelves for organization, Personalized reading goals and challenges, Import from Goodreads, StoryGraph, LibraryThing, Ambient sounds for focused reading, Social features to follow friends and share reviews, Transaction log for borrowed, lent, or purchased books

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Is BookPine free?

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

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

Bookmory is rated higher. Bookmory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while BookPine averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Bookmory or BookPine have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; BookPine does not.

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

Bookmory ships an update every 4 days, and BookPine weekly. Most recently, Bookmory was updated on September 24, 2026 and BookPine on September 20, 2026.

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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.*