Bookshop.org vs My Digital Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bookshop.org
Read your ebooks and discover new titles while supporting independent bookstores. All ebook purchases made through this platform directly benefit local bookshops, ensuring their continued success in the digital age.
- Read ebooks from your library
- Browse millions of ebooks
- Add titles to wishlist
- Support local bookstores with purchases
- Connect seamlessly with Bookshop
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Bookshop.org’s mission is simple: We help local, independent bookstores thrive by giving more than 80% of our profits back to our network of 3,000+ stores. In our app, you can read millions of ebooks - and every purchase supports an independent bookstore near you! In the Bookshop app you can: - Read your ebooks in our customizable ebook reader. - Browse millions of titles and discover your next favorite read in romance, thrillers, mystery, fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and more. - Organize your TBR into custom shelves. - Highlight in five different colors, and add notes to your highlighted passages. - Sort & filter highlights and notes by date created, book order, and more. - Save titles to your wishlist so you can read them later. - Shop knowing that over 80% of the profit goes directly to local, independent bookstores. We’re a Certified B Corp, and we’ve raised more than $50 million for independent bookstores nationwide since 2020. Download the Bookshop.org app to support bookstores, not billionaires.
My Digital Library
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Transform your reading experience with My Digital Library! Key Features: • Easily save and categorize your books • Quick book addition with barcode scanning • Set and track reading goals • Take detailed notes for your books • Keep a reading journal with photos • View your reading statistics • Clean and user-friendly interface Library Management: - Organize books you've read, reading, and want to read - Take personal notes for each book - Categorize your books - Mark your favorite books - Track your reading progress Reading Goals: - Set personal reading goals - Track your progress daily - Earn rewards as you complete goals - Boost your reading motivation - Stay committed to your reading targets Journal Keeping: - Record your reading experiences - Save your thoughts and quotes - Enhance memories with photos - View journals by date - Document your reading journey Statistics: - Analyze your reading habits - View completed book counts - Category-based statistics - Goal completion rates - Track your reading progress My Digital Library is the easiest way to bring your book passion into the digital world. Download now and start managing your book collection! - User-friendly interface - Easy book management - Reading goals -Journal keeping - Detailed statistics
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Bookshop.org at #132 against My Digital Library's unranked. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, My Digital Library every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookshop.org | My Digital Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bookshop, Inc. | Omer DELIBASLAR |
Bugs and requests
Bookshop.org
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to remember last page read
- Scrolling issues and unexpected page skipping
- Formatting problems (stripped italics, weird paragraph spacing)
- Settings not persisting between app sessions
Requested features
7 requests- More font and theme options
- Ability to adjust line spacing, margins, and other formatting
- Implement highlighting, annotation, and note-taking features
- Add search functionality
- Improve page turning and navigation
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- Provide better dark mode/night reading experience
- Sync reading progress across devices
My Digital Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bookshop.org
No in-app purchases
My Digital Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bookshop.org free?
Is My Digital Library free?
Do Bookshop.org or My Digital Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bookshop.org or My Digital Library?
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