Bookmory vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Folio
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Folio is your personal reading companion. Whether you're a casual reader or a bookworm, Folio helps you track every book you read, time your sessions, and build a lasting habit. TRACK YOUR LIBRARY Add books from millions of titles via search, or enter them manually. Organize your library by shelf — Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished, and more. TIME YOUR READING Start a reading session whenever you sit down with a book. Folio tracks your time and pages automatically, so you can see your progress at a glance. READING STATS See how many pages you've read, how long you've spent reading, and your current streak. Set a yearly challenge and watch your progress grow. AMBIENT SOUNDS (PRO) Stay focused with a curated collection of ambient sounds — rain, campfire, ocean waves, and more. Perfect for deep reading sessions. NOTES & HIGHLIGHTS (PRO) Capture thoughts, quotes, and highlights as you read. Your notes live alongside your book so you never lose a great insight. SHARE YOUR JOURNEY (PRO) Celebrate finishing a book with a beautiful share card. Show your friends what you've been reading. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Keep your current read front and center with a beautiful widget that shows your progress at a glance. FOLIO PRO Unlock the full experience with an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. No tricks, no dark patterns — just great tools for readers. Privacy Policy: https://tsyeyuanfeng.github.io/app-forge-docs/folio/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://tsyeyuanfeng.github.io/app-forge-docs/folio/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Folio at none against Bookmory's shown. Bookmory's advantage is chart position (#88 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Folio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Bookmory | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TonySoft | 远锋 叶 |
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
Folio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bookmory
- Premium monthly$3.491 Month
- Premium Yearly$30.991 Year
Folio
- Folio Pro - Yearly$9.991 Year
- Folio Pro - Lifetime$24.99









