# Checkbox Reader vs Bookology

The clearest difference is monetization model: Checkbox Reader at free against Bookology's freemium. Checkbox Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Bookology's advantage is ratings volume (872 vs 1) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkbox Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bookology sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkbox Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookology has 872 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbox Reader | Bookology |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbox-reader/id6469853174/reviews)** | [4.8 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookology-book-tracker/id6747273681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **872** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 32 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ovisly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631065925) | [Empty Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468461395) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbox Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbox-reader/id6469853174)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Full App | $7.99 | one-time |


### Bookology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookology-book-tracker/id6747273681)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Book, #124 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps avid readers organize their book collection, track reading progress, and analyze their habits. It offers features like barcode scanning for easy book entry, customizable virtual bookshelves, and a reading timer with lock screen updates. Users can also capture notes, import data from other platforms, and view detailed reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Library management with barcode scanning, Customizable virtual bookshelf, Reading timer with Live Activities, Progress tracking by pages or percentage, Notes, quotes, and reviews, Import from Kindle, Goodreads, and more, Detailed reading statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookology Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Bookology Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Bookology Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Bookology Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbox Reader free?

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

### Is Bookology free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checkbox Reader or Bookology?

Checkbox Reader is rated higher. Checkbox Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bookology averages 4.8 from 872 ratings.

### Do Checkbox Reader or Bookology have ads?

Neither Checkbox Reader nor Bookology shows ads.

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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.*