# Bookmeter vs UDTalk

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookmeter at none against UDTalk's 2. Bookmeter also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 2). UDTalk's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UDTalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Bookmeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UDTalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmeter has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Bookmeter's written reviews are positive against 55% of UDTalk's.

Bookmeter ships an update every 2 months, UDTalk every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmeter | UDTalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmeter/id509979590/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udtalk/id666188441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [Shamrock Records, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443431466) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmeter/id509979590)

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.

**Highlights:** Log reading progress, Categorize books, Reading goal graphs, Book shelf management, New book updates, Barcode scanner, Book reviews

**In-app purchases:** none


### UDTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udtalk/id666188441)

Facilitates universal communication by translating speech and handwriting into text across devices. Ideal for bridging language barriers and supporting interactions with deaf individuals. Connects via Wi-Fi or internet for seamless real-time translation.

**Highlights:** Speech recognition translation, Handwriting recognition translation, Automatic language translation, Wi-Fi and internet connectivity, Cross-device communication, Supports deaf communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compact Plan (1 week) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Compact Plan (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmeter free?

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

### Is UDTalk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookmeter or UDTalk?

UDTalk is rated higher. Bookmeter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while UDTalk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bookmeter or UDTalk have ads?

Neither Bookmeter nor UDTalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookmeter or UDTalk?

Bookmeter ships an update every 2 months, and UDTalk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bookmeter was updated on September 23, 2026 and UDTalk on September 23, 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.*