# Softgoods vs Margins

The clearest difference is rating: Margins at 4.9 against Softgoods's 4.4. Margins also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 74) and review sentiment (95% vs 74%). Softgoods's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Softgoods sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Margins sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Margins holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Margins has 20K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Softgoods's written reviews are positive against 95% of Margins's.

Softgoods ships an update fortnightly, Margins every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Softgoods | Margins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softgoods/id6450132477/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **95.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 44 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571989636) | [Paratext Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724586882) |

## What reviewers say

### Softgoods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softgoods/id6450132477)

Organize and journal your favorite fan fiction. Create custom shelves, add notes to stories, and track your reading habits. Share your discoveries and thoughts with friends.

**Highlights:** Store and bookmark fan fiction, Create custom shelves, Add notes to stories, Track reading statistics, Share shelves and notes publicly, Tag stories for easy searching

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### Margins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Book, #178 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and share your reading journey. It offers detailed tracking options, customizable features, and powerful search capabilities. Stay focused on your reading goals with built-in tools to minimize distractions.

**Highlights:** Half-star ratings, Track recommendations, Customizable book covers, Fuzzy date tracking, Advanced book search, Reading goals, Reading timer, Distraction blocking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔍 Helpful search and recommendation features
- 📚 Comprehensive book tracking capabilities
- 🔄 Smooth import from Goodreads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing books in the database
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔒 Concerns about using phone number for sign-up
- 🔢 Lack of social features and community

**Reported bugs**

- Reading time not saving correctly
- Inability to delete or edit books from lists
- Inconsistent behavior when importing data from Goodreads

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track page progress and percentage read
- Implement a profile system with custom avatars and bios
- Introduce a social feed to share reading activity with friends
- Add more advanced statistics and reading analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Softgoods free?

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

### Is Margins free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Softgoods or Margins?

Margins is rated higher. Softgoods averages 4.4 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Margins averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

### Do Softgoods or Margins have ads?

Neither Softgoods nor Margins shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Softgoods or Margins?

Softgoods ships an update fortnightly, and Margins every 4 days. Most recently, Softgoods was updated on October 22, 2026 and Margins on October 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.*