# Booksum vs Ringdom

The clearest difference is rating: Ringdom at 2.4 against Booksum's 1.0. Ringdom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Booksum sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and Ringdom sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ringdom holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringdom has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Booksum's written reviews are positive against 13% of Ringdom's.

Booksum ships an update every 14 months, Ringdom every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Booksum | Ringdom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksum-speed-reading/id6474775671/reviews) | **[2.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringdom/id6476338592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [6Hive OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537357804) | [STARY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421091310) |

## What reviewers say

### Booksum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksum-speed-reading/id6474775671)

Access over 1500 concise summaries of nonfiction bestsellers to quickly gain knowledge and personal growth. Engage in daily microlearning sessions and personalized 28-day self-growth challenges. Turn key insights into flashcards for efficient memorization.

**Highlights:** 1500+ book summaries, Daily microlearning sessions, 28-day self-growth challenges, Personalized learning approach, Spaced repetition flashcards, Content from bestseller lists

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly premium subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Ringdom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringdom/id6476338592)

Discover a vast library of male-oriented novels across various genres, including urban fantasy, revenge, and gaming. Enjoy personalized recommendations, free and premium chapters, and offline reading. Stay updated with regular new releases for an immersive reading experience.

**Highlights:** Vast library of male-oriented novels, Personalized recommendations, Free and premium chapters, Offline reading support, Regular chapter updates, High-definition reading experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3000coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4000coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10000coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Booksum free?

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

### Is Ringdom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Booksum or Ringdom?

Ringdom is rated higher. Booksum averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ringdom averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Booksum or Ringdom have ads?

Booksum shows ads; Ringdom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Booksum or Ringdom?

Booksum ships an update every 14 months, and Ringdom every 6 weeks. Most recently, Booksum was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ringdom on October 30, 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.*