Bookshop.org vs DeepDive Audio Courses
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.
DeepDive Audio Courses
Access expert-led courses and engage with a learning community on your device. Learn at your own pace, track progress, and connect with instructors and fellow learners. Focus on meaningful education without distractions.
- Expert-led audio courses
- Downloadable content
- Learn at your own pace
- Community forums
- Progress tracking
- Instructor interaction
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DeepDive is a creative learning platform that brings expert-led courses and a vibrant community directly to your device. Whether you're looking to develop your craft, explore big ideas, or learn on the go, DeepDive gives you access to world-class instruction—anytime, anywhere. With the DeepDive app, you can: Stream or download in-depth courses taught by leading experts and creators Learn at your own pace, on your schedule Join a supportive community of learners to share ideas, ask questions, and stay motivated Participate in challenges, connect with instructors, and track your progress No fluff. No gimmicks. Just deep, meaningful learning designed for real life. Download the app today and start your DeepDive. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bookshop.org at 2.2K against DeepDive Audio Courses's 1. Bookshop.org also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). DeepDive Audio Courses's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DeepDive Audio Courses holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshop.org has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, DeepDive Audio Courses fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookshop.org | DeepDive Audio Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #145 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bookshop, Inc. | BRAD LISTI |
Customer experience
Bookshop.org
DeepDive Audio Courses
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
DeepDive Audio Courses
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bookshop.org
No in-app purchases
DeepDive Audio Courses
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bookshop.org free?
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