# Bookwise vs Vread

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vread at 93% against Bookwise's 69%. Vread also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Bookwise's advantage is ratings volume (768 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Vread sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vread holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 768 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Bookwise's written reviews are positive against 93% of Vread's.

Bookwise ships an update weekly, Vread every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookwise | Vread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (768 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vread-reading-challenge/id6752836822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **768** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 73 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) | [TANGUY WARSMANN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841252455) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466)

Organize your reading life with a virtual library, track your progress, and discover new books. Categorize your collection into reading, to-read, and finished lists to manage your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Virtual book library, Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished), Track reading progress, Extensive book database, Discover new reads, Personalized bookshelf

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual, 3 days free | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient reading tracking
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🎉 Motivating reading challenges
- 🔍 Comprehensive book library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Onboarding issues and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📚 Missing popular book titles

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding screens freezing
- Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch book import/export
- Audiobook support
- Customizable book categories
- Sync across devices
- Dark mode option


### Vread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vread-reading-challenge/id6752836822)

This app gamifies reading by turning book completion into a challenge. Earn points, unlock badges, and build reading streaks to create a verifiable library of finished books. It offers a wide selection of titles and personalized challenges to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Checkpoints with book questions, XP, levels, and badges, Daily reading streaks, Detailed reading statistics, Personalized reading challenges, Wide book catalog, Gentle local notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VREAD Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium à Vie | $199.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Is Vread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookwise or Vread?

Vread is rated higher. Bookwise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 768 ratings, while Vread averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Bookwise or Vread have ads?

Neither Bookwise nor Vread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookwise or Vread?

Bookwise ships an update weekly, and Vread every 6 days. Most recently, Bookwise was updated on October 30, 2026 and Vread 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.*