# Book Lovers App vs Blackauthored

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackauthored at 75% against Book Lovers App's 34%. Blackauthored also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 36) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Book Lovers App's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). 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. Blackauthored asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackauthored holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book Lovers App has 148 ratings behind it against 13, 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 75% of Blackauthored's.

Book Lovers App ships an update every 2 weeks, Blackauthored every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Lovers App | Blackauthored |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-lovers-app/id1561098513/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackauthored-book-tracker/id6795180951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#209** |
| Size | 23 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Book Lovers Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526710811) | [Blackauthored](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795180953) |

## 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 (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


### Blackauthored

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackauthored-book-tracker/id6795180951)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover and track books by Black authors with this app. Filter by genre, trope, and spice level to find your next read. Organize your reading list, rate books with precision, and connect with other readers.

**Highlights:** Discover books by Black authors, Filter by genre, trope, and spice level, Track reading status (want to read, reading, read,DNF), Explore community-made lists, View author catalogs in order, Rate books with decimal precision, Set reading goals and streaks, Connect with other readers

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

**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 Blackauthored free?

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

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

Blackauthored is rated higher. Book Lovers App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Blackauthored averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

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

Neither Book Lovers App nor Blackauthored shows ads.

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

Book Lovers App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blackauthored every 4 days. Most recently, Book Lovers App was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blackauthored on October 29, 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.*