Comparison

Checkbox Reader vs Bookwise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Checkbox Reader

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by breaking down large books into small, manageable reading sessions. Track your progress with streaks and calendars, and organize your personal library with custom covers and reviews. Enjoy a private reading experience with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Break books into 5-15 minute reading sessions
  • Track reading progress with streaks and calendars
  • Search and discover books via Google Books
  • Add custom book covers and personal reviews
  • Organize and manage your book collection
  • Share reading progress on your terms
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
Features
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=== CHECKBOX READER === Where Big Books Meet Small Wins! Tired of staring at stacks of unopened books and feeling overwhelmed? Getting sluggish as you fight through endless pages? Checkbox Reader transforms overwhelming books into bite-sized victories that fit your busy life. +++ THE MAGIC OF SMALL WINS +++ Checkbox Reader is simple: turn every book into a series of manageable checkboxes. Each checkbox represents just 5-15 minutes of reading. A checkbox can be 5 pages, or 20 pages - totally up to your preference and availability. Instead of thinking "I need to read 500 pages of Guns, Germs, and Steel," it's "I just need to complete this one checkbox." Every checkbox you tick is a win that keeps you motivated and moving forward. It's about building a sustainable habit of reading a little every day. +++ SIMPLE YET FEATURE RICH +++ Checkbox Reader keeps it simple, but we've built in powerful features for ourselves, and for our fellow readers. MOTIVATIONAL FEATURES: Streaks that keep you motivated, activity calendars that show your reading journey, and statistics that track your progress. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY: Search and discover books through Google Books integration, add custom book covers, write personal reviews and ratings, and organize your growing collection. This is your private reading sanctuary. SHARING, BUT ONLY ON YOUR TERMS: Share the books you've read and reviewed - but only when you want to. This is not a social app; it's your personal reading motivator and tracker. You control what gets shared and when. And, speaking of you controlling your data... +++ PRIVACY FIRST +++ Your reading data belongs to you. No ads, no tracking, no monthly fees, no subscription. Just a one-time purchase and Checkbox Reader is yours forever. When you move to a new device, transfer your entire library with a simple QR code scan. +++ GET SUPPORT +++ We built Checkbox Reader to help us read more. We'd love to hear how Checkbox Reader helps you along your reading journey. If you encounter any issue, or have feature ideas, contact us at checkbox.reader@ovisly.com. Happy Reading!

About

Bookwise

Organize your reading life with a virtual library. Track books you're reading, want to read, and have finished. Discover new titles and manage your literary journey with ease.

Highlights
  • Virtual library creation
  • Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished)
  • Track reading progress
  • Extensive book database
  • Discover new reads
Features
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Bookwise: Elevate Your Reading Experience Immerse yourself in the world of literature with Bookwise, where a beautiful interface meets seamless functionality. Create your own virtual library, categorize your books into "All Books," "Reading Now," "To Read," and "Finished," and experience the joy of managing your literary journey effortlessly. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Discover the joy of a personalized bookshelf with categories tailored to your reading preferences. Easily access and organize your collection, and witness your literary accomplishments by tracking the number of books you've conquered. EXTENSIVE BOOK DATABASE Explore a vast book database to find your favorites effortlessly. Our app makes it easy to discover new reads, enriching your library with diverse titles from different genres. Download now and watch your reading experience flourish. Your books, your goals, your wisdom. Elevate your reading with Bookwise! Terms of Use: https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/bookwise/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/bookwise/privacy.html

Screenshots

Checkbox Reader4 screens
Bookwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Checkbox Reader at free against Bookwise's free with in-app purchases. Checkbox Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bookwise's advantage is ratings volume (759 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checkbox Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bookwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkbox Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 759 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checkbox Reader versus Bookwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckbox ReaderBookwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (759 ratings)
Positive reviews—69.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1759 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOvislyMajestica Lab LLC

Customer experience

Checkbox Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bookwise

All ratings759 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative23.0%

Bugs and requests

Checkbox Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bookwise

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Onboarding screens freezing
  • Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Batch book import/export
  • Audiobook support
  • Customizable book categories
  • Sync across devices
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checkbox Reader

One-time1
  • Purchase Full App$7.99
15 purchases

Bookwise

Subscriptions12
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual, 3 days free3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year
  • Premium Annual with trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium Annual with trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$59.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime AccessFree
  • Lifetime Access$69.99
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is Checkbox Reader free?
Checkbox Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookwise free?
Bookwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkbox Reader or Bookwise?
Checkbox Reader is rated higher. Checkbox Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bookwise averages 4.7 from 759 ratings.
Do Checkbox Reader or Bookwise have ads?
Neither Checkbox Reader nor Bookwise shows ads.

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