# BookBuddy vs Libib Kiosk

BookBuddy and Libib Kiosk both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of BookBuddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Libib Kiosk's. BookBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). Libib Kiosk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookBuddy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Libib Kiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Libib Kiosk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookBuddy has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of BookBuddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Libib Kiosk's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BookBuddy ships an update every 3 days, Libib Kiosk every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookBuddy | Libib Kiosk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbuddy-book-tracker/id395150347/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libib-kiosk/id1328709331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kimico, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/395149953) | [Libib, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/721908219) |

## What reviewers say

### BookBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbuddy-book-tracker/id395150347)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Manage your entire book collection digitally, track reading progress, and organize your library. Easily add books by scanning, searching, or manual entry. Keep tabs on borrowed and lent items, and gain insights into your reading habits.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to add books, Organize into custom categories, Track borrowed and lent books, Sync library across devices, Analyze reading statistics, Import/export library data

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| 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 |
| BookBuddy Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient book scanning
- 📚 Comprehensive book cataloging
- 🔍 Helpful search and filtering options
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search capabilities
- 🔢 Restrictive free version limits
- 🔀 Issues with series organization
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📚 Struggles with older/obscure books

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library
- Syncing issues between devices
- Barcode scanning not always reliable

**Requested features**

- Allow sorting by author last name
- Add ability to track reading progress
- Integrate with other book services (e.g. Goodreads)
- Improve duplicate book detection
- Expand export/sharing options


### Libib Kiosk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libib-kiosk/id1328709331)

This app enables library patrons to self-checkout books by scanning barcodes. It integrates with a library's existing catalog and requires a Pro account. An internet connection is necessary for operation.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for self-checkout, Integrates with Libib's website, Requires Libib Pro account, Works on iPhone and iPad, Requires internet connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookBuddy free?

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

### Is Libib Kiosk free?

Libib Kiosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BookBuddy or Libib Kiosk?

Libib Kiosk is rated higher. BookBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Libib Kiosk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BookBuddy or Libib Kiosk have ads?

Neither BookBuddy nor Libib Kiosk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookBuddy or Libib Kiosk?

BookBuddy ships an update every 3 days, and Libib Kiosk every 3 months. Most recently, BookBuddy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Libib Kiosk on September 26, 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.*