# Bookworm Reads vs Italic Type

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Italic Type at none against Bookworm Reads's 2. Italic Type also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bookworm Reads's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 30). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookworm Reads against 4.8 for Italic Type. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookworm Reads has 1.1K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Bookworm Reads's written reviews are positive against 86% of Italic Type's.

Bookworm Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, Italic Type every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookworm Reads | Italic Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews)** | [4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italic-type-easy-book-tracker/id6462011660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) | [Italic Type LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494246792) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookworm Reads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016)

Track your reading, connect with friends, and join a vibrant community of book lovers. Organize your library, discover new titles, and participate in reading challenges. Customize your unique worm avatar and share your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Track and categorize books, Create custom bookshelves, See friends' reading activity, Rate, review, and discuss books, Create and join book clubs, Participate in reading challenges, Customize worm avatar

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun design
- 🤗 Welcoming and supportive community
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful interface
- 🌟 Inspiring and motivating
- 📚 Great for discovering new books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 💰 Paywall for certain features
- 🙈 Lack of privacy/customization options
- 📚 Missing books and inaccurate library

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to permanently delete user profiles
- Signup process issues with 'Accept' button not working
- Inconsistent display of book covers and information
- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Syncing issues with imported book data

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track reading progress
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Introduce more customization options for user profiles
- Expand search capabilities to include more book details
- Integrate with other popular book platforms


### Italic Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italic-type-easy-book-tracker/id6462011660)

Organize your reading life with this book tracker. Import data, manage your reading queue, and take private notes on books, quotes, and new words. Share recommendations and create virtual book clubs.

**Highlights:** Import Goodreads data, Manage reading queue, Add context labels, Private book board for notes, Track quotes and new words, Recommend books to friends, Create virtual book clubs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookworm Reads free?

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

### Is Italic Type free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookworm Reads or Italic Type?

Bookworm Reads is rated higher. Bookworm Reads averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Italic Type averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Bookworm Reads or Italic Type have ads?

Neither Bookworm Reads nor Italic Type shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookworm Reads or Italic Type?

Bookworm Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, and Italic Type every 3 months. Most recently, Bookworm Reads was updated on October 16, 2026 and Italic Type on October 15, 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.*