# Hardcover.app vs eBook Manager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eBook Manager at none against Hardcover.app's 2. eBook Manager also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). Hardcover.app's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hardcover.app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. eBook Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hardcover.app ships an update every 6 months, eBook Manager daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hardcover.app | eBook Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardcoverapp/id1663379893/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **66** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hardcover LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663379895) | [Nathan Mace](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790929115) |

## What reviewers say

### Hardcover.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardcoverapp/id1663379893)

This app helps you organize and discover books. Track what you've read, create custom lists, and see what friends are reading. Set reading goals and share your thoughts on books.

**Highlights:** Track read and to-read books, Organize with lists and tags, See friends' reading activity, Discover trending books, Rate and review books, Set reading goals, Track reading statistics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Supporter - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### eBook Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebook-manager-reader/id6790929113)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hardcover.app free?

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

### Is eBook Manager free?

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

### Do Hardcover.app or eBook Manager have ads?

Neither Hardcover.app nor eBook Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hardcover.app or eBook Manager?

Hardcover.app ships an update every 6 months, and eBook Manager daily. Most recently, Hardcover.app was updated on October 19, 2026 and eBook Manager on October 12, 2026.

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