# StoryGraph vs HopeScroll

The clearest difference is rating: HopeScroll at 5.0 against StoryGraph's 4.5. HopeScroll also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). StoryGraph's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 4) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryGraph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HopeScroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HopeScroll 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of StoryGraph's written reviews are positive against 100% of HopeScroll's.

StoryGraph ships an update every 3 weeks, HopeScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryGraph | HopeScroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopescroll-scripture-study/id6809237737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The StoryGraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570489926) | [MARCUS DANIEL WILLIAMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875995867) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryGraph

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

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Book, #113 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


### HopeScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopescroll-scripture-study/id6809237737)

This app offers an offline, ad-free scripture reading experience with a unique scrolling interface. It includes a daily scripture game, customizable reading plans, and tools for highlighting, note-taking, and sharing verses. An optional studio feature allows for creative verse sharing.

**Highlights:** Offline scripture access, Daily scripture quest game, Customizable reading plans, Verse highlighting and notes, Scripture sharing tools, Home screen widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HopeScroll Studio | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryGraph free?

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

### Is HopeScroll free?

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

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

HopeScroll is rated higher. StoryGraph averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while HopeScroll averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do StoryGraph or HopeScroll have ads?

Neither StoryGraph nor HopeScroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StoryGraph or HopeScroll?

StoryGraph ships an update every 3 weeks, and HopeScroll every 4 days. Most recently, StoryGraph was updated on October 15, 2026 and HopeScroll on October 13, 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.*