Comparison

My Book List vs PPAS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Book List

Effortlessly catalog your personal book collection with this library organizer. Easily add books by scanning barcodes or searching online, and view your library with customizable sorting and filters. Keep track of reading status, ratings, and notes for each title.

Highlights
  • ISBN barcode scanning
  • Online book search
  • Customizable library views
  • Read status and ratings
  • Multi-device syncing
  • Import/export library data
Features
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Catalog your entire home library in an afternoon. Snap a photo of any shelf and the AI adds every title. No typing, no spreadsheets, no scattered notes. Trusted by 600+ readers and rated 4.1 stars on the App Store since 2011. • Catalog a 200-book shelf in five minutes. Point your camera. AI reads the spines and adds the books. • Add a single book in seconds by scanning the barcode on the back cover. • Bring your Kindle library across in one tap. No CSV juggling. • Find anything in plain English. "That biography about the architect" works. • AI sorts your shelves by genre, mood, and theme so you stop tagging by hand. • Read on iPhone, edit on iPad, look something up offline at the bookstore. Sync handles the rest. How it works: 1. Point your camera at a shelf and let AI populate your library. 2. Sort, tag, and mark books as Read, Reading, or To Read. 3. Pick up on any device. Share with friends, join a club, ask for a recommendation when you want one. Coming from another app or a spreadsheet? Import CSV, TSV, JSON, XLSX, BibTeX, or RIS files. Field mapping is built in. Real review: "I had a bunch of books I needed to inventory and the barcode scanner made it incredibly easy. Great app." BuckeyeCityCates, App Store review, 2024 Free to start with twenty books and three barcode scans. Open the app and add your first shelf. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

About

PPAS

Features
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Special Thanks We extend our appreciation to the intern team led by Muhammad Syahrul Izwan bin Ahmad Bazlan, with the strong contributions of Muhammad Naufal bin Nizam, Muhammad Izwan bin Hamdan, Muhammad Al Amin bin Muslin, and Waleed Farha bin Saiful Nizam. Their creativity, teamwork, and commitment played a vital role in making PPASRATUHUB a reality. About the App PPASRATUHUB is the official mobile application for managing events, facilities, and library services at Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor (PPAS). Built to be seamless and user-friendly, the app makes it easier than ever to stay connected with the library’s offerings. With PPASRATUHUB, you can: • Book and manage events — Explore upcoming programs, workshops, and activities, then register instantly. • Reserve facilities — Secure study rooms, discussion areas, or community spaces without the hassle of manual bookings. • Track borrowed books — Check borrowing history, manage due dates, and receive reminders to avoid late fees. The app reflects PPAS’s vision of embracing digital transformation to make library access more convenient and inclusive. Instead of relying on multiple platforms or in-person processes, users now have everything consolidated into one mobile-first solution. Whether you are a student, researcher, professional, or casual reader, PPAS RTU Hub provides the right tools at your fingertips. Beyond its functionality, this app also represents the spirit of collaboration and innovation. It was developed through the main contribution of five dedicated interns who worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth and reliable user experience. Their effort brought fresh ideas, technical skills, and real dedication to the project. Download today and discover a smarter way to connect with PPAS.

Screenshots

My Book List4 screens
PPAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PPAS at none against My Book List's 14. My Book List's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Book List sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PPAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Book List ships an update every 4 days, PPAS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Book List versus PPAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Book ListPPAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (639 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings639 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBigBalli Consulting llcppas

Bugs and requests

My Book List

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Books disappearing from user libraries
  • Scanning and importing issues
  • Crashes and freezes when using certain features
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort books by series or genre
  • Option to manually add book details
  • Offline access to book lists
  • Improved search and filtering capabilities
  • Sync across multiple devices

PPAS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

My Book List

Subscriptions3
  • Full unlock$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Offer$14.991 Year
  • Full unlock$24.991 Year
One-time11
  • extra details for all books$0.99
  • Barcode scanner$0.99
  • remote database & device sync$1.99
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  • CSV Import$3.99
  • Amazon Kindle eBook import$3.99
  • BibTeX and Zotero export$4.99
  • 500 Tokens$4.99
  • 1000 Tokens$9.99
  • 10000 Tokens$49.99
  • Lifetime Full Unlock$49.99
  • 20000 Tokens$79.99
None

PPAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Book List free?
My Book List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PPAS free?
PPAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Book List or PPAS have ads?
Neither My Book List nor PPAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Book List or PPAS?
My Book List ships an update every 4 days, and PPAS every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Book List was updated on October 10, 2026 and PPAS on September 26, 2026.

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