# BookBuddy vs Vibo Library

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vibo Library at none against BookBuddy's 5. Vibo Library also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). BookBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 1). 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. Vibo Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vibo Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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.

BookBuddy ships an update every 3 days, Vibo Library every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookBuddy | Vibo Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookbuddy-book-tracker/id395150347/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibo-library/id515237670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kimico, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/395149953) | [DOT BEYOND SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384557126) |

## What reviewers say

### BookBuddy

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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


### Vibo Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibo-library/id515237670)

Access the Vibonese Library System catalog to search for books and materials. You can also manage loans, create bibliographies, suggest purchases, and view your reader status.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Barcode scanning for search, Locate libraries, Request and renew loans, Save bibliographies, Suggest book purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookBuddy free?

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

### Is Vibo Library free?

Vibo Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BookBuddy or Vibo Library?

Vibo Library is rated higher. BookBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Vibo Library averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BookBuddy or Vibo Library have ads?

Neither BookBuddy nor Vibo Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookBuddy or Vibo Library?

BookBuddy ships an update every 3 days, and Vibo Library every 31 months. Most recently, BookBuddy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vibo Library on November 1, 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.*