# Bookwise vs eMote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eMote at 100% against Bookwise's 69%. eMote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bookwise's advantage is ratings volume (770 vs 19) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and eMote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eMote 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 19, 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 100% of eMote's.

Bookwise ships an update weekly, eMote monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookwise | eMote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emote/id6757416135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **770** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) | [Jeff Chimney](https://appshunter.io/developer/995119060) |

## 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


### eMote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emote/id6757416135)

Transform your phone and Apple Watch into a seamless remote for your eReader. Keep turning pages without interrupting your reading flow, whether you're in bed, exercising, or simply enjoying a book.

**Highlights:** Page turning, Phone remote, Apple Watch remote, Hands-free reading, Immersive reading experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Is eMote free?

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

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

eMote is rated higher. Bookwise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while eMote averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Bookwise or eMote have ads?

Neither Bookwise nor eMote shows ads.

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

Bookwise ships an update weekly, and eMote monthly. Most recently, Bookwise was updated on November 8, 2026 and eMote on November 5, 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.*