# Book Lovers App vs Thirdeyebag

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thirdeyebag at 100% against Book Lovers App's 34%. Thirdeyebag also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 36). Book Lovers App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (146 vs 43). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Lovers App sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Thirdeyebag asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thirdeyebag holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Book Lovers App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thirdeyebag's.

Book Lovers App ships an update every 2 weeks, Thirdeyebag every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Lovers App | Thirdeyebag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-lovers-app/id1561098513/reviews) | **[5.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirdeyebag/id1602347218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Book Lovers Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526710811) | [MATKIT YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263492858) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Lovers App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-lovers-app/id1561098513)

This app provides a dedicated community for fans of African American literature. Discover exclusive stories, engage with authors and fellow readers, and explore a curated selection of Black writers, both contemporary and classic.

**Highlights:** Community for Black readers, Explore African American literature, Exclusive stories, Author engagement, Peer interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| When Eve Met Adam | Free | one-time |
| Butterfly 4 | Free | one-time |
| Butterfly 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ethic 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ethic 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Beyond Infatuation | $7.99 | one-time |
| Expensive Pain | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fragile With Reason | $7.99 | one-time |
| All The Way Home | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Match Made In Christmas | $7.99 | one-time |
| AGDAFN | $7.99 | one-time |
| Adam & Eva | $7.99 | one-time |
| Twin Flame | $7.99 | one-time |
| Birds of a Feather | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jokes On You | $7.99 | one-time |
| For You | $7.99 | one-time |
| Birds In The Sky | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heavyweight Holidays | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Mine | $7.99 | one-time |
| It Takes a Man | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ethic 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ethic 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ethic | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Second Time Around | $7.99 | one-time |
| He's Your Ex For A Reason | $7.99 | one-time |
| Five Whole Summers | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Invitation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas with the Okafors | $9.99 | one-time |
| First Wives Club | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beast Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sweatpants Season | $9.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ethic 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ethic | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Love the concept of the app
- 🌟 Lots of content and potential
- 📚 Great books available
- ✨ App is pretty
- 💯 Author goes above and beyond

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Perceived as money-hungry
- 📉 Expensive books
- 📚 Short books
- ✍️ Many typos
- ⏳ Pre-orders with no release date

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- Cannot create an account
- Never receive email replies
- App rarely works
- Constantly have to log in/out

**Requested features**

- Search by author, book type, or paid books
- More details in story time section
- In-app merchandise purchasing
- Adjustable font size
- Bookmarks for reading progress


### Thirdeyebag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirdeyebag/id1602347218)

Discover African-centered books, accessories, and gifts. This app aims to inspire, connect the community, and enhance cultural pride through its curated collections. Easily search and find items that promote happiness and healing.

**Highlights:** African-centered book collection, Accessories and gifts, Community connection, Cultural pride enhancement, Easy item search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Lovers App free?

Book Lovers App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thirdeyebag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book Lovers App or Thirdeyebag?

Thirdeyebag is rated higher. Book Lovers App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Thirdeyebag averages 5.0 from 43 ratings.

### Do Book Lovers App or Thirdeyebag have ads?

Neither Book Lovers App nor Thirdeyebag shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Book Lovers App or Thirdeyebag?

Book Lovers App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thirdeyebag every 7 months. Most recently, Book Lovers App was updated on October 17, 2026 and Thirdeyebag on October 17, 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.*