# Bookshop.org vs Lisle Library

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bookshop.org at every 5 days against Lisle Library's every 2 months. Bookshop.org also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). Lisle Library's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lisle Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshop.org has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, Lisle Library every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshop.org | Lisle Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-ebook-reader/id6465290096/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lisle-library/id6747405211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bookshop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706515971) | [Lisle Library District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821278017) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshop.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-ebook-reader/id6465290096)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Read ebooks from your library, Browse millions of ebooks, Add titles to wishlist, Support local bookstores with purchases, Connect seamlessly with Bookshop

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Great alternative to Amazon
- 👍 Supports local bookstores
- 👍 Clean and pleasing interface
- 👍 Solid app for a new release

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Formatting issues (lack of italics, poor paragraph spacing, etc.)
- 🐛 Buggy page turning and navigation
- 🔧 Limited customization options (fonts, themes, brightness, etc.)
- 🔧 Missing essential features (highlighting, note-taking, search, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Lisle Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lisle-library/id6747405211)

Access library programs, services, and resources. Search for books, movies, and games, and explore the eLibrary for streaming and digital content. Manage your library account, place holds, and access online databases.

**Highlights:** Explore programs and services, Search books, movies, and games, Access eLibrary content, Manage library account, Place holds, Access online databases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookshop.org free?

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

### Is Lisle Library free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookshop.org or Lisle Library?

Lisle Library is rated higher. Bookshop.org averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Lisle Library averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bookshop.org or Lisle Library have ads?

Neither Bookshop.org nor Lisle Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookshop.org or Lisle Library?

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, and Lisle Library every 2 months. Most recently, Bookshop.org was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lisle Library on October 28, 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.*