# Bookshop.org vs Scriptorio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookshop.org at none against Scriptorio's 2. Bookshop.org also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptorio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bookshop.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, Scriptorio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshop.org | Scriptorio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshoporg-ebook-reader/id6465290096/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bookshop, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706515971) | [Impelechy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784761481) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshop.org

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### Scriptorio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptorio-connected-reading/id6784761479)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scriptorio Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scriptorio Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookshop.org free?

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

### Is Scriptorio free?

Scriptorio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Bookshop.org or Scriptorio have ads?

Neither Bookshop.org nor Scriptorio shows ads.

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

Bookshop.org ships an update every 5 days, and Scriptorio fortnightly. Most recently, Bookshop.org was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scriptorio on October 24, 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.*