# JoCoLibrary vs StoryGraph

The clearest difference is rating: StoryGraph at 4.5 against JoCoLibrary's 3.6. StoryGraph also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 24) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). JoCoLibrary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryGraph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. JoCoLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

StoryGraph holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryGraph has 3.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of JoCoLibrary's written reviews are positive against 70% of StoryGraph's.

JoCoLibrary ships an update every 3 months, StoryGraph monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JoCoLibrary | StoryGraph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jocolibrary/id420401983/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Johnson County Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517457598) | [The StoryGraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570489926) |

## What reviewers say

### JoCoLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jocolibrary/id420401983)

Discover new books, place holds on desired titles, and plan your upcoming visits to the library. This app provides a convenient way to manage your reading list and library interactions.

**Highlights:** Browse new titles, Place holds, Plan library visits, Manage reading list

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Manages holds and renewals
- 👍 Barcode stored on app
- 👍 Useful for browsing
- 👍 Great library system integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly crashes
- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 App constantly has server issues
- 🐛 Logs out frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly crashes
- App keeps crashing
- App won't stay open
- Server issues causing frequent logouts and lockouts
- Login issues at night

**Requested features**

- Update library hours
- Make app more like website (Staff Picks, Summer Reading, Events, Find a Good Book)
- Link authors to their other works
- History of checked out books
- iPhone 5 version


### StoryGraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Book, #116 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading habits with insightful stats and personalized book recommendations powered by AI. Discover new books based on mood, pace, and genre, and connect with friends for shared reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Import Goodreads data, Personalized book recommendations, Track reading habits with stats, Discover books by mood and pace, Read with friends (buddy reads), Custom reading challenges, Content warnings for books

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The StoryGraph Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| The StoryGraph Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Excellent reading stats and data visualization
- 💡 Innovative features like buddy reads and reading challenges
- 👍 Clean and modern design
- 💡 Independent company, not owned by big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
- 🐛 Issues with importing data from other platforms
- 🐛 Missing some basic features like custom shelves/lists
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI in places

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to update reading progress
- Incorrect book details and page counts
- Login issues where users get logged out frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads and multiple editions of books
- More robust social features like following friends, liking reviews
- Barcode scanning to easily add books
- Customizable reading challenges and goal tracking
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JoCoLibrary free?

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

### Is StoryGraph free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JoCoLibrary or StoryGraph?

StoryGraph is rated higher. JoCoLibrary averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while StoryGraph averages 4.5 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do JoCoLibrary or StoryGraph have ads?

Neither JoCoLibrary nor StoryGraph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JoCoLibrary or StoryGraph?

JoCoLibrary ships an update every 3 months, and StoryGraph monthly. Most recently, JoCoLibrary was updated on November 6, 2026 and StoryGraph on November 6, 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.*