# Booknet vs Inkspired

The clearest difference is rating: Inkspired at 4.7 against Booknet's 3.5. Inkspired also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 9%) and ratings volume (617 vs 37). Booknet's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Booknet sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Inkspired sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkspired holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkspired has 617 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Booknet's written reviews are positive against 51% of Inkspired's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Booknet | Inkspired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booknet-electronic-books/id1529082270/reviews) | **[4.7 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **617** |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Biblioteka Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529082340) | [Galo Vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/720516228) |

## What reviewers say

### Booknet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booknet-electronic-books/id1529082270)

Discover and read over 50,000 books in Ukrainian, Spanish, and English. Engage directly with authors, follow their progress on ongoing stories, and provide feedback that can influence the plot. Build your personal library and participate in literary contests.

**Highlights:** Vast book library (50,000+ titles), Multiple languages (Ukrainian, Spanish, English), Personal digital library, Direct author interaction, Ongoing book chapters, Literary contests, Author interviews and conferences

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top up the wallet for 2 USD | $2.00 | one-time |
| Top up the wallet for 5 USD | $5.00 | one-time |
| Top up the wallet with 10 USD | $10.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent app
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 📚 Great selection of books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working on iPhone
- 🔒 Unable to access account
- 🔒 Blocked access
- ⚠️ Unstable app
- 🔍 Difficult to search for books

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to login or access account
- Books disappear from library
- Incompatible with iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Add audio playback for books
- Improve notification system
- Allow browsing and searching for new books
- Fix login and account access issues
- Optimize app for iOS devices


### Inkspired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501)

Discover, read, and write creative stories and book series for free. Connect with authors, save stories for offline access, and publish your own novels or microfictions. Participate in writing contests and manage your content with ease.

**Highlights:** Read thousands of stories for free, Offline reading and saving, Write and publish novels/microfictions, Engage with readers and authors, Participate in writing contests, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly CHF | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly CHF | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly EUR | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly GBP | $21.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly CHF | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $80.00 | per year |
| Premium Annually CHF | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually CHF | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium PRO Annually CHF | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Diverse genre recognition and support
- ✍️ Easy-to-use writing and publishing platform
- 🎯 Supportive and engaged community
- 💰 Monetization opportunities for writers
- 🌍 Multilingual user base and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ White screen and loading errors
- 🔄 Bookmark/reading position not saved properly
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during use
- White/blank screen appearing frequently
- Reading position not saved between sessions
- Login failures and session timeouts
- Category selection dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Auto-save functionality
- Spell checker and grammar correction
- Comment system on stories
- Better profile customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Booknet free?

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

### Is Inkspired free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Booknet or Inkspired?

Inkspired is rated higher. Booknet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Inkspired averages 4.7 from 617 ratings.

### Do Booknet or Inkspired have ads?

Neither Booknet nor Inkspired shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Booknet or Inkspired?

Booknet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inkspired every 3 weeks. Most recently, Booknet was updated on October 27, 2026 and Inkspired on October 27, 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.*