# MyOPL vs Bookworm Reads

The clearest difference is rating: Bookworm Reads at 4.8 against MyOPL's 4.3. Bookworm Reads also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 16). MyOPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bookworm Reads holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookworm Reads has 1.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MyOPL's written reviews are positive against 77% of Bookworm Reads's.

MyOPL ships an update every 4 months, Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyOPL | Bookworm Reads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myopl/id549922067/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [City of Omaha, Omaha Public LIbrary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557304732) | [Bookworm Reads CLUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574582018) |

## What reviewers say

### MyOPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myopl/id549922067)

Access your public library's catalog on the go. Search for books, place holds, manage your account, and discover new titles. Find library locations, check availability, and manage your due dates and renewals.

**Highlights:** Search catalog with filters, View title descriptions and reviews, Save titles to 'For Later' list, Check item availability and locations, Manage due dates and renewals, Place and track holds, Download eBooks and audiobooks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookworm Reads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reads/id1574582016)

Track your reading, connect with friends, and join a vibrant community of book lovers. Organize your library, discover new titles, and participate in reading challenges. Customize your unique worm avatar and share your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Track and categorize books, Create custom bookshelves, See friends' reading activity, Rate, review, and discuss books, Create and join book clubs, Participate in reading challenges, Customize worm avatar

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun design
- 🤗 Welcoming and supportive community
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful interface
- 🌟 Inspiring and motivating
- 📚 Great for discovering new books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 💰 Paywall for certain features
- 🙈 Lack of privacy/customization options
- 📚 Missing books and inaccurate library

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to permanently delete user profiles
- Signup process issues with 'Accept' button not working
- Inconsistent display of book covers and information
- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Syncing issues with imported book data

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track reading progress
- Improve accessibility for visually impaired users
- Introduce more customization options for user profiles
- Expand search capabilities to include more book details
- Integrate with other popular book platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyOPL free?

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

### Is Bookworm Reads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyOPL or Bookworm Reads?

Bookworm Reads is rated higher. MyOPL averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bookworm Reads averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do MyOPL or Bookworm Reads have ads?

Neither MyOPL nor Bookworm Reads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyOPL or Bookworm Reads?

MyOPL ships an update every 4 months, and Bookworm Reads every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyOPL was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bookworm Reads on October 16, 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.*