# APLApp vs Pagebound

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pagebound at 89% against APLApp's 0%. Pagebound also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (526 vs 8). APLApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pagebound sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. APLApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pagebound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pagebound has 526 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of APLApp's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pagebound's.

APLApp ships an update every 3 weeks, Pagebound fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APLApp | Pagebound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aplapp/id1548992958/reviews) | **[4.8 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **526** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Capira Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010559443) | [Pagebound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835603506) |

## What reviewers say

### APLApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aplapp/id1548992958)

Access your local library's catalog, manage your account, and discover events and resources on the go. Reserve items, track checkouts, and explore online learning materials from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Reserve items, Manage multiple library accounts, View and register for events, Access online learning resources, View library hours and locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pagebound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412)

This app allows users to discuss books in real-time forums tied to specific titles. Earn points and badges for tracking your reading progress and engaging with the community. Organize your reading list, rate books, and connect with fellow readers based on shared literary tastes.

**Highlights:** Book-specific discussion forums, Gamified reading challenges, Points and badge system, Organize TBR lists, Half-star book ratings, Anonymous reader profiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pagebound Royalty | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Obsessed with the app
- 👍 Amazing and user-friendly UI
- 🤝 Great social features and community
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🎯 Excellent for book tracking and planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific language editions of books

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional spoilers in forums

**Requested features**

- Save reading progress across forums
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APLApp free?

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

### Is Pagebound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APLApp or Pagebound?

Pagebound is rated higher. APLApp averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pagebound averages 4.8 from 526 ratings.

### Do APLApp or Pagebound have ads?

Neither APLApp nor Pagebound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APLApp or Pagebound?

APLApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pagebound fortnightly. Most recently, APLApp was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pagebound on October 30, 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.*