Comparison

Reader by Sol vs Bookstore.ai

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

Head to head
About

Reader by Sol

This app delivers new books, articles, and newsletters to your digital library. It also allows you to archive content and access settings, accounts, and support in a centralized location.

Highlights
  • Content delivery
  • Book archiving
  • Article management
  • Newsletter access
  • Settings hub
  • Account management
  • Tech support access
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Deliver new books, articles, and newsletters to your Reader. Archive old ones. Access settings, accounts, and tech support in one place. --- Support: Check out https://solreader.com/faqs or email us at hello@solreader.com Privacy Policy: https://solreader.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://solreader.com/terms-and-conditions

About

Bookstore.ai

Discover and organize your favorite books, audiobooks, and eBooks with personalized recommendations. Track your reading progress and build a curated library tailored to your interests and goals.

Highlights
  • Personalized book recommendations
  • Track reading progress
  • Manage personal library
  • Discover eBooks, audiobooks, physical titles
  • Create custom collections
  • Intelligent insights on reading habits
Features
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Bookstore.ai is a personalized reading and listening experience that helps you discover recommendations tailored to your interests, track your reading progress, and manage your personal library — all in one place. Bookstore.ai offers a personalized reading and listening experience that makes it easy to discover, organize, and enjoy books that truly fit you. Explore eBooks, audiobooks, and physical titles all in one place. Create collections, track your reading progress, and receive smart recommendations tailored to your interests and goals. Whether you’re reading to grow, learn something new, or simply unwind, Bookstore.ai helps you make reading a meaningful part of your everyday life.Browse eBooks, audiobooks, and physical titles, create collections, and get intelligent insights based on your reading habits. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, improve your finances, or simply learn something new, Bookstore.ai helps you make reading a consistent part of your life.

Screenshots

Reader by Sol4 screens
Bookstore.ai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookstore.ai at 100% against Reader by Sol's 0%. Bookstore.ai also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Reader by Sol's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Reader by Sol sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Bookstore.ai sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bookstore.ai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reader by Sol has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Reader by Sol's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bookstore.ai's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, Bookstore.ai every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reader by Sol versus Bookstore.ai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReader by SolBookstore.ai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSindarin, Inc.Bookstore.ai Inc

Customer experience

Reader by Sol

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bookstore.ai

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Reader by Sol

Subscriptions1
  • Beta Book Club$14.991 Month
One-time17
  • $0.99$0.99
  • $1.99$1.99
  • Sol Catalog Book$1.99
Show 14 more
  • $3.99$3.99
  • $5.99$5.99
  • $6.99$6.99
  • $10.99$10.99
  • $11.99$11.99
  • $12.99$12.99
  • $15.99$15.99
  • $19.99$19.99
  • $21.99$21.99
  • $25.99$25.99
  • $39.99$39.99
  • $44.99$44.99
  • $79.99$79.99
  • $99.99$99.99
10 purchases

Bookstore.ai

One-time10
  • 50 Coins$4.99
  • 100 Coins$9.99
  • Forever Yours, Sweetheart$16.95
Show 7 more
  • Bi-Curious, Vol. 2$16.95
  • Genesis$19.95
  • Warrior’s Fate$19.95
  • On Wings of a Lion$19.95
  • 220 Coins$19.99
  • Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition,$22.95
  • 600 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Reader by Sol free?
Reader by Sol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookstore.ai free?
Bookstore.ai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reader by Sol or Bookstore.ai?
Bookstore.ai is rated higher. Reader by Sol averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Bookstore.ai averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Reader by Sol or Bookstore.ai have ads?
Neither Reader by Sol nor Bookstore.ai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reader by Sol or Bookstore.ai?
Reader by Sol ships an update fortnightly, and Bookstore.ai every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reader by Sol was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bookstore.ai on October 6, 2026.

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