Bookmeter vs SHIRU CAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookmeter
Log your reading progress, manage your book collection, and discover new titles. Track books you want to read, have read, or are currently reading. Explore millions of reviews and connect with other book lovers.
- Log reading progress
- Categorize books
- Reading goal graphs
- Book shelf management
- New book updates
- Barcode scanner
- Book reviews
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Bookmeter is an app designed to help you log what you've read during the day. With features including graphs, book shelves, and over 18 million reviews—enjoy Finding, Recording, or Sharing new books. ◆Record and manage your reading material ・Categorize books you want to read, have read or haven't gotten around to reading quick and easy! ・Use graphs to help you detail your reading goals! ◆Utilize book shelf and new book updates feature ・Use book shelf feature to categorize books ・Check new book updates feature for new books from your favorite authors ・Use to prevent repurchasing or forgetting to buy books of interest ◆Add books with active bar-code reader ・Add books via book bar-code reader. ・Use active reader feature stress free! ◆Broaden your horizons ・Check reviews and other reader impressions ・Connect with others via communities or events --------------------------------------------------------------------- For people like you who love --------------------------------------------------------------------- ・Books（Novels, Manga, Essays, Magazines, etc.) ・Looking for fellow book lovers. ・Being interested in popular books ・Wanting to manage your reading library. ・Being inspired by books. ・Recording books that moved you. ・Recommending good books. ・Writing book reviews ・Reading others' book impressions. ・Creating new habits to learn more With Bookmeter, a new world awaits you at the turn of a page.
SHIRU CAFE
Order drinks, check store updates, and book events at any global location. Stay informed as a member and enjoy continued benefits after graduation. Services may vary by region and store.
- Order drinks in the app
- Check store updates and new offerings
- Book and join meet-up events
- Stay informed as a SHIRU CLUB member
- Receive continued member benefits
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You can enjoy all services of SHIRU CAFE, at any of our stores worldwide with this single app. 【Description】 1. Order your drink in the app. Simply launch the app and tap the drink you would like to order. 2. Check for new updates on the INFO menu. Keep up to date on changes to store opening hours, new drink offerings and the latest meet up information. 3. Book and join a meet up event.(only in japan) You can check meet up information anytime and make a reservation by a single tap. 4. Stay informed as a SHIRU CLUB member. After graduation, you can continue to receive benefits as a SHIRU CLUB member. ＊Services may vary depending on region and store. ＊iPhone with iOS 10 or later recommended. (＊Some functions might not work properly depending on your device.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bookmeter at 4.8 against SHIRU CAFE's 3.6. SHIRU CAFE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bookmeter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Bookmeter's written reviews are positive against 28% of SHIRU CAFE's.
Bookmeter ships an update every 2 months, SHIRU CAFE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookmeter | SHIRU CAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better | 3.6 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews — better | 28.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BOOKWALKER | ENRISSION Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Bookmeter
SHIRU CAFE
In-app purchases
Bookmeter
No in-app purchases
SHIRU CAFE
No in-app purchases
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