# Copper Books vs Bookworm Reads

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Copper Books at none against Bookworm Reads's 2. Copper Books also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Bookworm Reads's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 39) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookworm Reads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Copper Books asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Copper Books against 4.8 for Bookworm Reads. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookworm Reads has 1.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Copper Books's written reviews are positive against 77% of Bookworm Reads's.

Copper Books ships an update weekly, Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copper Books | Bookworm Reads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copper-books/id1557778850/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meet Copper Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557778852) | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) |

## What reviewers say

### Copper Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copper-books/id1557778850)

This app fosters connections between authors and readers, creating engaging experiences around books. Users can discover new reads, join discussions, and express their literary tastes. It's designed for book lovers and creators alike to share their passion and grow within a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Connect authors and readers, Discover new books, Join book discussions, Share recommendations, Track reading progress, Build digital bookshelves

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookworm Reads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016)

Track your reading, connect with friends, and join a vibrant community of book lovers. Organize your library, discover new titles, and participate in reading challenges. Customize your unique worm avatar and share your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Track and categorize books, Create custom bookshelves, See friends' reading activity, Rate, review, and discuss books, Create and join book clubs, Participate in reading challenges, Customize worm avatar

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun design
- 🤗 Welcoming and supportive community
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful interface
- 🌟 Inspiring and motivating
- 📚 Great for discovering new books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 💰 Paywall for certain features
- 🙈 Lack of privacy/customization options
- 📚 Missing books and inaccurate library

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to permanently delete user profiles
- Signup process issues with 'Accept' button not working
- Inconsistent display of book covers and information
- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Syncing issues with imported book data

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track reading progress
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Introduce more customization options for user profiles
- Expand search capabilities to include more book details
- Integrate with other popular book platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copper Books free?

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

### Is Bookworm Reads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Copper Books or Bookworm Reads?

Bookworm Reads is rated higher. Copper Books averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Bookworm Reads averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Copper Books or Bookworm Reads have ads?

Neither Copper Books nor Bookworm Reads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Copper Books or Bookworm Reads?

Copper Books ships an update weekly, and Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. Most recently, Copper Books was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bookworm Reads on October 25, 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.*