# Bookworm Reads vs Bookwise

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookwise at weekly against Bookworm Reads's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookworm Reads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bookwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookworm Reads against 4.7 for Bookwise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 767 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Bookworm Reads's written reviews are positive against 69% of Bookwise's.

Bookworm Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, Bookwise weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookworm Reads | Bookwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews)** | [4.7 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 767 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 69.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) |

## 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


### Bookwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466)

Organize your reading life with a virtual library. Track books you're reading, want to read, and have finished. Discover new titles and manage your literary journey with ease.

**Highlights:** Virtual library creation, Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished), Track reading progress, Extensive book database, Discover new reads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual, 3 days free | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient reading tracking
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🎉 Motivating reading challenges
- 🔍 Comprehensive book library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Onboarding issues and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📚 Missing popular book titles

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding screens freezing
- Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch book import/export
- Audiobook support
- Customizable book categories
- Sync across devices
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookworm Reads free?

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

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookworm Reads or Bookwise?

Bookworm Reads is rated higher. Bookworm Reads averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Bookwise averages 4.7 from 767 ratings.

### Do Bookworm Reads or Bookwise have ads?

Neither Bookworm Reads nor Bookwise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookworm Reads or Bookwise?

Bookworm Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bookwise weekly. Most recently, Bookworm Reads was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bookwise on October 27, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*