# TBR vs Dayvlog

The clearest difference is rating: TBR at 4.5 against Dayvlog's 3.9. TBR also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 43%) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 41). Dayvlog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TBR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Dayvlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TBR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TBR has 4.4K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of TBR's written reviews are positive against 43% of Dayvlog's.

TBR ships an update weekly, Dayvlog daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TBR | Dayvlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-bookshelf/id1614891654/reviews)** | [3.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayvlog/id6478083049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TBR - Bookshelf, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559382569) | [Overlap Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679793378) |

## What reviewers say

### TBR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-bookshelf/id1614891654)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #90 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #136 Top Free · Book, #147 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Easily track books you want to read, are currently reading, or have finished. Rate and review books, log favorite moments, and discover new reads. Set yearly reading goals and celebrate milestones with fun animations.

**Highlights:** Track books (to-read, reading, finished), Rate and review books, Log favorite moments and quotes, Browse public ratings and genre-specific insights, Set custom yearly reading goals, Earn achievement stickers, Pro features: tropes, playlists, adaptations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1500 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift 6 Months | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift 1 Year of Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Lifetime Pro | $119.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Cute and visually appealing
- 📚 Helpful for tracking reading progress
- 🌟 Unique rating system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 No account/sync option to prevent data loss
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Limited book database, hard to find some titles

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from shelves
- Inability to edit read dates
- Search function not working properly
- Crashing when trying to access certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books by series
- Option to view other users' reviews and ratings
- Customizable bookshelves and themes
- Sync across multiple devices
- More genre/category options for ratings


### Dayvlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayvlog/id6478083049)

Record short video clips throughout your day to automatically create a daily vlog. Relive your memories with automatic stitching and easy sharing options. Upgrade to a membership for unlimited backups and longer recording times.

**Highlights:** Record 3-second video moments, Automatic vlog creation, Store vlogs in Memories, Share vlogs to social media, Unlimited backups with membership, Record longer clips with membership

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Member | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TBR free?

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

### Is Dayvlog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TBR or Dayvlog?

TBR is rated higher. TBR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Dayvlog averages 3.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do TBR or Dayvlog have ads?

TBR shows ads; Dayvlog does not.

### Which is updated more often, TBR or Dayvlog?

TBR ships an update weekly, and Dayvlog daily. Most recently, TBR was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dayvlog on October 20, 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.*