# Book Lovers App vs YumRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YumRead at 82% against Book Lovers App's 34%. YumRead also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 148). Book Lovers App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book Lovers App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and YumRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YumRead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YumRead has 1.4K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Book Lovers App's written reviews are positive against 82% of YumRead's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Lovers App | YumRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-lovers-app/id1561098513/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **82.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Book Lovers Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526710811) | [Q-VON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852243579) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| AGDAFN | $7.99 | one-time |
| Twin Flame | $7.99 | one-time |
| Birds of a Feather | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Invitation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly 4 | $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


### YumRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749)

Discover a vast library of exclusive books across genres like fantasy, romance, and mafia. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like offline access and auto-read. New stories are added daily to keep your journey exciting.

**Highlights:** Exclusive copyrighted stories, Daily new story updates, Offline reading, Auto-Read feature, Easy tap-to-read interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great books
- 👍 Enjoyable stories
- 👍 Rewarding reading experience
- 👍 Easy to earn reading points

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to continue reading chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent chapter lengths and coin costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Disappearing reading vouchers
- Inability to report issues in-app

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based model for unlimited reading
- Improved app stability and performance
- More consistent pricing for chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Lovers App free?

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

### Is YumRead free?

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

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

YumRead is rated higher. Book Lovers App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while YumRead averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

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

YumRead shows ads; Book Lovers App does not.

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

Book Lovers App ships an update every 2 weeks, and YumRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, Book Lovers App was updated on November 3, 2026 and YumRead on November 7, 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.*