# Bookworm Reads vs KanShare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookworm Reads at 77% against KanShare's 0%. Bookworm Reads also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 14). KanShare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. KanShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookworm Reads holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookworm Reads has 1.1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Bookworm Reads's written reviews are positive against 0% of KanShare's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookworm Reads | KanShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews)** | [1.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanshare/id6760910676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 59 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) | [Derby Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/569623204) |

## 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


### KanShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanshare/id6760910676)

Access your library's catalog from your mobile device. Search for books, DVDs, games, and digital media. Manage your account by placing holds, checking due dates, and renewing items. Keep a digital copy of your library card handy.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Explore digital collections, Place holds on items, Check due dates, Renew eligible items, Digital library card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 KanShare free?

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

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

Bookworm Reads is rated higher. Bookworm Reads averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while KanShare averages 1.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bookworm Reads or KanShare have ads?

Neither Bookworm Reads nor KanShare shows ads.

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

Bookworm Reads ships an update every 3 weeks, and KanShare every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bookworm Reads was updated on November 7, 2026 and KanShare on October 31, 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.*