Comparison

Bookily vs Booklender

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bookily

Features
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Use Bookily to search and organize your favourite, bookmarked and read books effortlessly and directly. Modify your lists easily with only one click while reviewing the cover and details of your listed books. Access to your data, ever available on your mobile or desktop app, both instant synchronized for all application users. Look for any book you want, free for all users and forever!

About

Booklender

Features
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Welcome to BookLender โ€” Your Unlimited Personal Library Since 2000, BookLender has shipped over 4 million books to readers who love the feel of a real book in their hands. Now, managing your reading life is easier than ever with our mobile app. WHY BOOKLENDER? - 250,000+ Paperback Titles โ€“ From bestsellers to classics to niche gems - 40,000+ Audiobook CDs โ€“ Perfect for your commute or daily walks - No Due Dates, Ever โ€“ Keep books as long as you want - No Late Fees โ€“ Read at your own pace, stress-free - Free Shipping Both Ways โ€“ Prepaid return envelopes included - Save 60-80% vs. Buying New โ€“ Affordable reading for everyone HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose Your Plan โ€“ Select 2 or 4 books at a time 2. Build Your Queue โ€“ Add up to 500 titles to your personalized reading list 3. Get Your Delivery โ€“ Books ship straight to your mailbox 4. Read & Return โ€“ Drop finished books in the prepaid envelope, and we'll send your next picks automatically WHAT YOU CAN DO IN THE APP - Browse 250,000+ books across every genre - Search by title, author, or ISBN - Build and manage your personal queue of up to 500 titles - Track your reading history - Manage your subscription and account settings - Reorder your queue anytime - Get notifications when books ship and arrive - Rate and review books you've read - Discover new releases and recommendations UNPLUG & READ MINDFULLY In a world of endless screens and notifications, BookLender offers something different: the tactile joy of holding a real book. Turn pages, not tabs. Bookmark your spot with an actual bookmark. Give your eyes and mind a break from blue light. PERFECT FOR - Avid readers who go through books quickly - People tired of library waitlists - Anyone wanting to save money on their reading habit - Readers who prefer physical books over e-readers - Commuters who enjoy audiobooks - Book lovers seeking variety without the clutter FLEXIBLE PLANS Starting at just $19.79/month for 2 books at a time.

Screenshots

Bookily4 screens
Booklender2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bookily at 13.0 against Booklender's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Bookily versus Booklender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookilyBooklender
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBarcelona Code Schoolkrishna vooturi

In-app purchases

None

Bookily

No in-app purchases

None

Booklender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bookily free?
Bookily is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Booklender free?
Booklender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bookily or Booklender have ads?
Neither Bookily nor Booklender shows ads.

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