# Bookworm Reads vs MPHPL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MPHPL at none against Bookworm Reads's 2. MPHPL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Bookworm Reads's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 88). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookworm Reads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MPHPL 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 MPHPL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookworm Reads has 1.1K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Bookworm Reads's written reviews are positive against 100% of MPHPL's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookworm Reads | MPHPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews) | [4.8 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mphpl/id6502933574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) | [Capira Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010559443) |

## 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


### MPHPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mphpl/id6502933574)

Access your local library's catalog, reserve books, and manage your account from your mobile device. Explore online resources and discover new titles on the go.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Reserve items, Manage library account, Access online resources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookworm Reads free?

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

### Is MPHPL free?

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

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

Bookworm Reads and MPHPL are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 88 ratings respectively.

### Do Bookworm Reads or MPHPL have ads?

Neither Bookworm Reads nor MPHPL shows ads.

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

Bookworm Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, and MPHPL every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bookworm Reads was updated on September 23, 2026 and MPHPL on September 26, 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.*