# TBR vs BookLock

The clearest difference is rating: TBR at 4.5 against BookLock's 1.0. TBR also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 1) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TBR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BookLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TBR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TBR has 4.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TBR | BookLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-bookshelf/id1614891654/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklock-book-reading-tracker/id6741789159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TBR - Bookshelf, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559382569) | [Ruvix](https://appshunter.io/developer/633382104) |

## What reviewers say

### TBR

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #83 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #124 Top Free · Book, #136 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


### BookLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklock-book-reading-tracker/id6741789159)

This app helps you trade scrolling time for focused reading sessions. It allows you to lock distracting apps, set timed reading goals, and track your progress with analytics. Organize your reading list and stay motivated with widgets and reminders.

**Highlights:** Swap screen time for reading time, Customizable reading sessions with timers, Track reading progress and focus score, Effortless library management, Widgets and smart reminders, Minimalist, immersive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GymLock Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BookLock Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| BookLock Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TBR free?

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

### Is BookLock free?

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

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

TBR is rated higher. TBR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while BookLock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TBR or BookLock have ads?

Both TBR and BookLock show ads.

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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.*