# Bookshop.org vs Constant Reader

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 (#176 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshop.org | Constant Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-ebook-reader/id6465290096/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-reader/id6760911719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bookshop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706515971) | [Shed Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858129757) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshop.org

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

**Currently charting:** #176 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


### Constant Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-reader/id6760911719)

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.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Explore King's universe, Unlock themed ranks, Discover book adaptations, Private and fast experience, Stephen King inspired design

**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 Constant Reader free?

Constant Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bookshop.org or Constant Reader?

Constant Reader is rated higher. Bookshop.org averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Constant Reader averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bookshop.org or Constant Reader have ads?

Neither Bookshop.org nor Constant Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookshop.org or Constant Reader?

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, and Constant Reader every 2 days. Most recently, Bookshop.org was updated on October 18, 2026 and Constant Reader on October 16, 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.*