# BookBuddy Pro vs Casper Buzz

The clearest difference is price: Casper Buzz at Free against BookBuddy Pro's $9.99. Casper Buzz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). BookBuddy Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Casper Buzz is free to download; BookBuddy Pro costs $9.99 up front. BookBuddy Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Casper Buzz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Casper Buzz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookBuddy Pro has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BookBuddy Pro ships an update every 3 days, Casper Buzz every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookBuddy Pro | Casper Buzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbuddy-pro-book-tracker/id395149950/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casper-buzz/id6766524702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kimico, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/395149953) | [Casper Buzz Midea Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896299014) |

## What reviewers say

### BookBuddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbuddy-pro-book-tracker/id395149950)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Manage your entire book collection digitally. Easily add books by scanning, searching, or manual entry. Organize your library, track borrowed and lent items, and gain insights into your reading habits. Share your collection online with others.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to add books, Organize books into categories, Track borrowed and lent books, Sync library across devices, Share library online, Analyze reading statistics, Manage classroom libraries

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online Sharing Std (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Online Sharing Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Online Sharing Std (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Online Sharing Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning and cataloging
- 🚀 Customizable organization
- 🚀 Helpful customer support
- 🚀 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🐛 Limited search functionality
- 🐛 Difficulty adding ebooks and audiobooks
- 🐛 Inability to batch edit or assign multiple categories

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- Incorrect book information pulled from database
- Scanning issues with older or international books

**Requested features**

- Ability to add multiple authors per book
- Option to sort by publication date or series order
- Integration with ebook/audiobook platforms
- Batch editing and multi-select capabilities
- Online/cloud-based access to library


### Casper Buzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casper-buzz/id6766524702)

This app serves as a comprehensive local guide for Casper, Wyoming. It centralizes information on events, news, and local businesses, making it easy to discover and plan activities within the community. Stay connected and informed about everything happening in your city.

**Highlights:** Local event listings, Community news updates, Local business directory, Discover outdoor adventures, Centralized information hub, Easy access to event details

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casper Buzz Monthly Access | $5.00 | per month |
| Casper Buzz Annual Pass | $12.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookBuddy Pro free?

BookBuddy Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Casper Buzz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookBuddy Pro or Casper Buzz?

Casper Buzz is rated higher. BookBuddy Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Casper Buzz averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BookBuddy Pro or Casper Buzz have ads?

Casper Buzz shows ads; BookBuddy Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, BookBuddy Pro or Casper Buzz?

BookBuddy Pro ships an update every 3 days, and Casper Buzz every 4 months. Most recently, BookBuddy Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Casper Buzz 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.*