# Bookwise vs Rubatar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rubatar at none against Bookwise's 10. Rubatar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bookwise's advantage is ratings volume (770 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Rubatar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rubatar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 770 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bookwise ships an update weekly, Rubatar every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookwise | Rubatar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubatar/id6754181768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **770** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) | [Meghdad Abbaszadegan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846953372) |

## 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. Manage your entire literary journey from your personal bookshelf to finished reads.

**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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Lifetime Access | Free | 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


### Rubatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubatar/id6754181768)

Experience a harmonious blend of classical poetry and traditional regional music. Listen to curated playlists, read timeless verses, and find a space for reflection. Discover art and emotion united in a unique digital sanctuary.

**Highlights:** Listen to curated traditional music playlists, Read classical poetry selections, Daily poetry available without subscription, Connect Apple Music account, Future poem analysis and bookmarking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Is Rubatar free?

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

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

Rubatar is rated higher. Bookwise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while Rubatar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bookwise or Rubatar have ads?

Neither Bookwise nor Rubatar shows ads.

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

Bookwise ships an update weekly, and Rubatar every 8 days. Most recently, Bookwise was updated on November 8, 2026 and Rubatar 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.*