# Reader by Sol vs Bookstore.ai

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader by Sol | Bookstore.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-by-sol/id6443714688/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookstoreai/id6753329677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindarin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565695400) | [Bookstore.ai Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843539917) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader by Sol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-by-sol/id6443714688)

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beta Book Club | $14.99 | per month |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sol Catalog Book | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| $10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| $11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $21.99 | $21.99 | one-time |
| $25.99 | $25.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| $44.99 | $44.99 | one-time |
| $79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Bookstore.ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookstoreai/id6753329677)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Forever Yours, Sweetheart | $16.95 | one-time |
| Bi-Curious, Vol. 2 | $16.95 | one-time |
| Genesis | $19.95 | one-time |
| Warrior’s Fate | $19.95 | one-time |
| On Wings of a Lion | $19.95 | one-time |
| 220 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition, | $22.95 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*