Bookshop.org vs Constant Reader
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.
Constant Reader
Track your Stephen King reading journey and explore his universe with detailed insights and adaptation information. Unlock themed ranks as you progress through his iconic bibliography. Designed for fans with a private, fast, and simple experience.
- Track reading progress
- Explore King's universe
- Unlock themed ranks
- Discover book adaptations
- Private and fast experience
- Stephen King inspired design
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Enter the world of Stephen King like never before. Constant Reader is the ultimate companion app for fans of Stephen King, whether you are just opening your first book or you have already traveled to the Dark Tower. Track your reading, explore his universe, and watch your journey evolve as you move from Newcomer to true Constant Reader. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY Log every Stephen King book you have read and see your progress at a glance. Build your personal reading history and stay motivated as you work your way through one of the most iconic bibliographies in modern literature. UNLOCK RANKS Your reading journey comes with status. Progress through themed ranks inspired by King’s worlds, from Night Shift to Dark Tower Traveler, each milestone marking your growing connection to his stories. EXPLORE THE KING UNIVERSE Dive deeper into each book with rich details, connections, and insights. Discover how stories intertwine across Castle Rock, Derry, and beyond. DISCOVER ADAPTATIONS Browse film and TV adaptations tied to each book. See how King’s stories have been brought to life across generations of movies and series. DESIGNED FOR FANS From subtle horror-inspired visuals to rewarding interactions, every detail is crafted to feel like it belongs in a Stephen King story. SIMPLE, PRIVATE, FAST No accounts. No data tracking. Your reading journey stays on your device, just open the app and start exploring. Whether you are revisiting classics like “It” and “The Shining” or discovering hidden gems, Constant Reader helps you experience Stephen King’s work in a whole new way. Start your journey today, and see how deep the rabbit hole goes.
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Verdict
Bookshop.org and Constant Reader both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Constant Reader's written reviews are positive against 57% of Bookshop.org's. Constant Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Bookshop.org's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 14) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookshop.org against 4.9 for Constant Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshop.org has 2.1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Bookshop.org's written reviews are positive against 100% of Constant Reader's.
Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, Constant Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookshop.org | Constant Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Bookshop, Inc. | Shed Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Bookshop.org
Constant Reader
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
Constant Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bookshop.org
No in-app purchases
Constant Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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