# StoryGraph vs PCDL

The clearest difference is rating: PCDL at 5.0 against StoryGraph's 4.5. PCDL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). StoryGraph's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PCDL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryGraph has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryGraph | PCDL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcdl/id6748346546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The StoryGraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570489926) | [Portage County District Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825343782) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryGraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Book, #66 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading habits with insightful stats and personalized book recommendations powered by AI. Discover new books based on mood, pace, and genre, and connect with friends for shared reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Import Goodreads data, Personalized book recommendations, Track reading habits with stats, Discover books by mood and pace, Read with friends (buddy reads), Custom reading challenges, Content warnings for books

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The StoryGraph Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| The StoryGraph Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Excellent reading stats and data visualization
- 💡 Innovative features like buddy reads and reading challenges
- 👍 Clean and modern design
- 💡 Independent company, not owned by big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
- 🐛 Issues with importing data from other platforms
- 🐛 Missing some basic features like custom shelves/lists
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI in places

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to update reading progress
- Incorrect book details and page counts
- Login issues where users get logged out frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads and multiple editions of books
- More robust social features like following friends, liking reviews
- Barcode scanning to easily add books
- Customizable reading challenges and goal tracking
- Dark mode option


### PCDL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcdl/id6748346546)

Access your library account, manage checkouts and holds, and renew items. Search the catalog for physical and digital materials, including books, movies, and music. Discover and register for library programs and events.

**Highlights:** Manage library account, View checkouts and holds, Renew items, Search catalog for physical and digital items, Access digital media, Register for library programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryGraph free?

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

### Is PCDL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StoryGraph or PCDL?

PCDL is rated higher. StoryGraph averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while PCDL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StoryGraph or PCDL have ads?

Neither StoryGraph nor PCDL shows ads.

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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.*