# HopefulHeartbreakers vs Blackauthored

The clearest difference is rating: HopefulHeartbreakers at 5.0 against Blackauthored's 4.5. HopefulHeartbreakers also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Blackauthored's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HopefulHeartbreakers sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blackauthored asks for nothing beyond the download.

HopefulHeartbreakers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively.

HopefulHeartbreakers ships an update monthly, Blackauthored every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HopefulHeartbreakers | Blackauthored |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopefulheartbreakers/id1602550744/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackauthored-book-tracker/id6795180951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 392 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Qiana Groves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602550926) | [Blackauthored](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795180953) |

## What reviewers say

### HopefulHeartbreakers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopefulheartbreakers/id1602550744)

Discover book lists, reviews, and recommendations from a dedicated book blog. Engage with author interviews and unique character therapy features. A comprehensive resource for book lovers.

**Highlights:** Book lists, Book reviews, Book recommendations, Author interviews, Character therapy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Book Review Template | $1.00 | one-time |
| 2024 HHB Yearbook | $10.00 | one-time |
| 2025 Digital Reading Journal | $10.00 | one-time |


### Blackauthored

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackauthored-book-tracker/id6795180951)

Easily discover and track books by Black authors. Filter by genre, trope, and spice level to find your next read. Organize your reading list, rate books with precision, and connect with other readers.

**Highlights:** Discover books by Black authors, Filter by genre, trope, spice level, Track reading status (want to read, reading, read,DNF), Explore community-made lists, View author catalogs in order, Rate books with decimal precision, Set reading goals and streaks, Connect with other readers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HopefulHeartbreakers free?

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

### Is Blackauthored free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HopefulHeartbreakers or Blackauthored?

HopefulHeartbreakers is rated higher. HopefulHeartbreakers averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Blackauthored averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do HopefulHeartbreakers or Blackauthored have ads?

Neither HopefulHeartbreakers nor Blackauthored shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HopefulHeartbreakers or Blackauthored?

HopefulHeartbreakers ships an update monthly, and Blackauthored every 4 days. Most recently, HopefulHeartbreakers was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blackauthored on November 10, 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.*