# BookBuddy vs Librista CheckIt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookBuddy at 82% against Librista CheckIt's 0%. BookBuddy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). Librista CheckIt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Librista CheckIt asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookBuddy has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of BookBuddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Librista CheckIt's.

BookBuddy ships an update every 3 days, Librista CheckIt every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookBuddy | Librista CheckIt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbuddy-book-tracker/id395150347/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librista-checkit/id1513208046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kimico, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/395149953) | [Book Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/535871819) |

## What reviewers say

### BookBuddy

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

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Manage your personal book collection with ease. Scan barcodes, track borrowed and lent books, and gain insights into your reading habits. Sync across devices and personalize your library organization.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning, ISBN entry, Online book search, Track borrowed/lent books, Sync across devices, Reading statistics, 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


### Librista CheckIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librista-checkit/id1513208046)

This app allows library patrons to scan book barcodes with their phone's camera to check out items. It also provides a list of currently borrowed books and their due dates, helping to avoid checkout lines.

**Highlights:** Scan book barcodes with phone camera, Check out borrowed items, View list of items out, See due dates for borrowed items, Skip checkout lines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookBuddy free?

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

### Is Librista CheckIt free?

Librista CheckIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BookBuddy or Librista CheckIt?

BookBuddy is rated higher. BookBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Librista CheckIt averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BookBuddy or Librista CheckIt have ads?

Neither BookBuddy nor Librista CheckIt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookBuddy or Librista CheckIt?

BookBuddy ships an update every 3 days, and Librista CheckIt every 7 months. Most recently, BookBuddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Librista CheckIt on October 24, 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.*